- his
- his [ weak ız, strong hız ] function word ***His is the possessive form of he, which can be used in the following ways:as a possessive determiner (followed by a noun):He gave me his address.as a possessive pronoun (without a following noun):My computer didn't cost as much as his. As a possessive pronoun his can refer to a singular or plural noun, and it can be the subject, object, or complement of a verb or the object of a preposition:My car is a Ford, but his is a Fiat.I deal with my problems and he deals with his.1. ) used for showing that something belongs to or is connected with a man, boy, or male animal that has already been mentioned:She was attracted by his smile.Brad lost both his legs in a flying accident.He can't sell the house. It isn't his, it's mine.I saw her parents at the wedding, but I didn't see his.The climber fell 1,500 feet to his death.his own: He saved enough money to start his own business.2. ) OLD-FASHIONED used in a general way for showing that something belongs to or is connected with any person, whether they are male or female, especially after a subject such as everyone, someone, or anyone :Each child can choose his favorite story.Everyone should use his democratic right to vote.=> HE3. ) His used in written English for showing that something belongs to or is connected with God
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.