• \ (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
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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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            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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            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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