he's

contraction

ˈhēz How to pronounce he's (audio)
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: he is : he has

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of he's was in 1588

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“He's.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/he%27s. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

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he's

: he is : he has

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