him

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations full: /ˈhɪm/, elided: /ˈɪm/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/hɪm/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(him)

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him
Him can be the object of a verb or preposition. You use him to refer to a man, boy, or male animal that has already been mentioned, or whose identity is known.
He asked if you'd call him when you got in.
There's no need for him to worry.
Pronouns
Be careful
Don't use ‘him’ as the indirect object of a sentence when you are referring to the same person as the subject. Instead use himself.
He poured himself a drink.
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