his
1 of 2adjective
(h)iz,
ˌhiz 
: 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 his
2 of 2pronoun
ˈhiz
singular or plural in construction
: that which belongs to him —used without a following noun as a pronoun equivalent in meaning to the adjective his
Example Sentences
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. See More
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from Old English, genitive of hē he
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Pronoun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing his
Kids Definition
his
1 of 2 adjective (h)iz
ˌhiz
: of, relating to, or belonging to him or himself
his house
his writings
his
2 of 2 pronoun ˈhiz
: his one : his ones
the book is his
Medical Definition
His
abbreviation histidine; histidyl