his
1 Americanpronoun
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the possessive form of he (used as an attributive or predicative adjective).
His coat is the brown one. This brown coat is his. Do you mind his speaking first?
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that or those belonging to him.
His was the cleverest remark of all. I borrowed a tie of his.
abbreviation
determiner
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of, belonging to, or associated with him
his own fault
his knee
I don't like his being out so late
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as pronoun
his is on the left
that book is his
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(of paired objects) for a man and woman respectively
pronoun
Gender
Etymology
Origin of his
before 900; Middle English, Old English, genitive of hē he 1
Example Sentences
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic and one of its writers Monday, alleging an article about his drinking and overall conduct was malicious and factually inaccurate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Chaos is the unifying theme of his political project — and his life.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
A talented artist, the young Morris had spent his national service lecturing soldiers in fine arts and had exhibited surrealist paintings alongside Joan Miró.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
They are lulled into a smug confidence that his threats will always be toothless bluster.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
Coach folds his arms with a glare but smiles as I follow the other athletes off the bus.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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