Definition

A word used to refer to a female person or animal.

Example

She is my best friend.

Conversation

I saw a really cute dog at the park today.

Oh really? Was it a she or a he?

It was a she, and she was so playful!

That sounds adorable! I love playful dogs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

This word is used to refer to a female person or animal that has been mentioned before or is known in the context.

Example

She loves to read books in her free time.

Conversation

Have you seen that movie where she travels through time?

Yes, I loved it! She was so brave and clever.

I know, right? She really made the story exciting.

Root Explanation

The word 'she' originates from Old English 'sēo' (meaning the feminine pronoun). It is used to refer to a female person or animal.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sēo' as the Old English word for the feminine pronoun, which helps you remember that 'she' is used to refer to females.

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