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
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Examples of his in a Sentence
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 and Etymology of his
Middle English, from Old English, genitive of hē he
First Known Use: before 12th century
Definition of his
: that which belongs to him —used without a following noun as a pronoun equivalent in meaning to the adjective his
Before 12th Century
First Known Use of his
before 12th century
HIS Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of his for English Language Learners
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: relating to or belonging to a certain man, boy, or male animal : made or done by a certain man, boy, or male animal
HIS Defined for Kids
Definition of his for Students
: relating to or belonging to a certain man, boy, or male animal his desk his tail
Definition of his for Students
: that which belongs to him The book is his.
Medical Dictionary
His
Medical Definition of His
histidine; histidyl
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