her

her
her1 W1S1 [ə, hə strong hə: $ ər, hər strong hə:r] determiner [possessive form of 'she']
1.) belonging to or connected with a woman, girl, or female animal that has already been mentioned
▪ She looked at her watch.
▪ Her room was pleasant and airy.
▪ She makes her own clothes.
2.) old-fashioned connected with a country, ship, car etc that has already been mentioned
▪ Her top speed is about 110 miles an hour.
her 2
her2 W1S1 pron [object form of 'she']
[: Old English; Origin: hiere]
1.) used to refer to a woman, girl, or female animal that has already been mentioned or is already known about
▪ Jane? I don't really know her.
▪ Margaret wants me to go with her.
▪ Give her the keys.
▪ I think it was her, but I'm not sure.
2.) old-fashioned used to refer to a country, ship, car etc that has already been mentioned
▪ God bless this ship and all who sail in her.

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