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Her

usgb/hər,ɜːr,ər,hɜːr/Volume
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Direct Address

Use 'her' to directly address a female, often to get attention or give instructions.

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Could you tell her the meeting starts at five?
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Emotional Emphasis

Emphasize care or emotion towards the female by using 'her' in context rather than just her name.

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I hugged her to make her feel better.
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Subject Reference

Use 'her' to refer back to the subject if it's clear who the female is in the conversation.

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The teacher said she would give her extra help after class.
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