Basic Details
Word: Him
Part of Speech: Pronoun
Meaning: Used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is known.
Synonyms: He, that man
Antonyms: Her, she
Idioms and Phrases
- Him against the world: Used when someone feels alone or isolated while facing a challenge. Example: "After moving to a new city, it felt like him against the world."
- All eyes on him: Used when everyone is watching or paying attention to a particular male. Example: "When he entered the stage, it was clear that all eyes were on him."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I saw Tom yesterday; him and his friends were playing football in the park.
Example 2: If you need help with your project, just ask him; he is really good at it.
Example 3: Emma said that him winning the competition was a big surprise to everyone.
Fun Fact
The word "him" has Old English roots from the word "him," which means "to him". Over time, it has become a standard pronoun in English to refer to males efficiently.
Famous Quote
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Franklin D. Roosevelt sometimes it takes just one person to lead, and it can be him.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "him" refer to?
a) A female animal
b) A male person or animal
c) An inanimate object
d) A place
Answer: b) A male person or animal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "him"?
a) That girl
b) He
c) It
d) They
Answer: b) He
3. Which sentence uses "him" correctly?
a) I saw him at the movies last night.
b) Do him like the music?
c) Her told him to stop.
d) Him went to the store.
Answer: a) I saw him at the movies last night.
4. Which idiom reflects a situation where someone feels isolated?
a) All eyes on him
b) Him against the world
c) In a pickle
d) Bite the bullet
Answer: b) Him against the world
5. What is the opposite of "him"?
a) His
b) They
c) Her
d) It
Answer: c) Her
