his

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.
=> HE
3. ) 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.

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