1. \ (h)iz, ˌhiz How to pronounce his (audio) \

      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
      \ ˈhiz How to pronounce his (audio) \

      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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      First Known Use of his

      Adjective

      before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

      Pronoun, singular or plural in construction

      before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

      History and Etymology for his

      Adjective

      Middle English, from Old English, genitive of he

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      Time Traveler for his

      Time Traveler

      The first known use of his was before the 12th century

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      Cite this Entry

      “His.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/his. Accessed 7 Jul. 2020.

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      English Language Learners Definition of his

       (Entry 1 of 2)

      : 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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      English Language Learners Definition of his (Entry 2 of 2)

      : that which belongs to or is connected with him : his one : his ones
      British, informal : his home
      \ hiz How to pronounce his (audio) , iz \

      Kids Definition of his

       (Entry 1 of 2)

      : relating to or belonging to a certain man, boy, or male animal his desk his tail
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      Kids Definition of his (Entry 2 of 2)

      : that which belongs to him The book is his.

      Medical Definition of His

      histidine; histidyl

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