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| Language: | Old English |
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he1 S1 W1
[used as the subject of a verb]
[used as the subject of a verb]1 used to refer to a man, boy, or male animal that has already been mentioned or is already known about : 
'Where's Paul?' 'He's gone to the cinema.'It was he who first suggested the idea.
'Where's Paul?' 'He's gone to the cinema.'It was he who first suggested the idea.2 used when talking about someone who may be male or female. Some people think this use is old-fashioned : Everyone should do what he considers best. ! ➔ see note at they
Everyone should do what he considers best.