Her

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations strong: /ˈhɜːr/, elided: /ər/, weak: /hər/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/hɝ; unstressed hɚ, ɚ/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(hûr; unstressed hər, ər)


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her
Her can be the object of a verb or preposition. You use her to refer to a woman, girl, or female animal that has already been mentioned, or whose identity is known.
They gave her the job.
I knew your mother. I was at school with her.
Pronouns
Be careful
Don't use ‘her’ as the indirect object of a sentence when you are referring to the same person as the subject. Instead use herself.
Rose bought herself a sandwich for lunch.
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