Definition and meaning of English word "his"
his
/hɪz/
Meaning
determinerBelonging to him.
How to use
The possessive determiner 'his' is commonly used to indicate ownership or possession in English. For example, 'This is his book' or 'He is his brother.' However, it's worth noting that 'his' can sometimes be misused as a singular pronoun, as in 'His going to the store was a good idea.' In this case, 'his' is not the correct choice, and the sentence should be rephrased to use a singular pronoun like 'He' or 'He is going to the store.'
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his
Example
This is his book
His car is red
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Common phrases
- his car— This is a common collocation used to refer to a car that belongs to a male person.
- his book— This is a common collocation used to refer to a book that belongs to a male person.
- his house— This is a common collocation used to refer to a house that belongs to a male person.
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Frequency rank: #241 in English
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The English word "his" means "his" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Used for male possession" (which translates as "his").
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