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she

[ ˈshē]

she

noun

Definition of she (Entry 2 of 3)

: a female person or animal —often used in combination
//she-catshe-cousin

First Known Use of she

Pronoun (1)

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Pronoun (2)

1973, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for she

Pronoun (1)

Middle English, probably alteration of hye, alteration of Old English hēo she — more at he

Dictionary Entries near she

Phrases Related to she

I'm/he's/she's your man

if he/she is day

know something or someone for what it/he/she is

someone doesn't know what he/she is missing

you're/he's/she's joking

you're/he's/she's on

you/he/she must be joking

More Definitions forshe

she

pronoun

English Language Learners Definition of she

(Entry 1 of 3)

: that female

somewhat old-fashioned —used to refer to something (such as a ship) that is thought of as having female qualities

she

noun

English Language Learners Definition of she (Entry 2 of 3)

: a girl, woman, or female animal

s/he

pronoun

English Language Learners Definition of s/he (Entry 3 of 3)

: she or he

she

pronoun

\ ˈshē \

Kids Definition of she

: that female one
//She is my mother.