his
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adjective \(h)iz, ˌhiz\Definition of HIS
: of or relating to him or himself especially as possessor, agent, or object of an action <his house> <his writings> <his confirmation> — compare 1he
See Examples of HIS
- He bought his own house.
- His house is out in the country.
- He sat quietly at his desk.
- I would like to read some of his essays.
- He was jailed for three years for his crime.
- It's his turn to play.
Origin of HIS
Middle English, from Old English, genitive of hē he
First Known Use: before 12th century
2his
pronoun, singular or plural in construction \ˈhiz\Definition of HIS
: that which belongs to him —used without a following noun as a pronoun equivalent in meaning to the adjective his
First Known Use of HIS
before 12th century
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