his
adjective
ˌhiz\
Definition of his
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to him or himself especially as possessor, agent, or object of an action his house his writings his confirmation — compare he entry 1
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Definition of his (Entry 2 of 2)
: that which belongs to him —used without a following noun as a pronoun equivalent in meaning to the adjective his
Examples of his in a Sentence
Adjective
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.
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his
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of his
: relating to or belonging to a certain man, boy, or male animal : made or done by a certain man, boy, or male animal
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his
adjective
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Kids Definition of his
(Entry 1 of 2)
: relating to or belonging to a certain man, boy, or male animal his desk his tail
his
pronoun
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Kids Definition of his (Entry 2 of 2)
: that which belongs to him The book is his.
His
abbreviationMedical Definition of His
histidine; histidyl
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