He/hi,iː,i/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific Use 'he' for males only. Not for females or when gender is unknown. My uncle is arriving. He will stay with us. Pro Tip 2/3Emphasis on Known 'He' points to a specific male already mentioned or clearly identified. The manager will decide. He has the final say. Pro Tip 3/3Not for Objects Never use 'he' for objects or things; it's exclusively for living creatures. I named my car, but I still wouldn't call it 'he'.