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His is defined as the possessive form of he.

(pronoun)

An example of the use of his as a pronoun is in the following sentence, "Ken loves to read; The Scarlet Letter is his favorite novel," which means that The Scarlet Letter is Ken's favorite novel.

The definition of his is belonging to or done by him.

(adjective)

An example of his used as an adjective is in the phrase "His Royal Majesty," which means that he is the Royal Majesty.

See his in Webster's New World College Dictionary

pronoun

that or those belonging to him: the possessive form of he, used without a following noun, often after of[that book is his;his are better; I am a friend of his]

Origin: ME < OE, gen. masc. & neut. of he

possessive pronominal adjective

of, belonging to, made by, or done by him: also used before some formal titles: His Grace, His Highness

See his in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective The possessive form of he¹.

Used as a modifier before a noun: his boots; his plans.

pron. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)

Used to indicate the one or ones belonging to him: If you can't find your hat, take his.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English; see ko- in Indo-European roots

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