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1his Listen to audio/ˈhɪz, ɪz/ adjective
always used before a noun possessive form of he
1 : relating to or belonging to a certain man, boy, or male animal
He bought his own house. His house is out in the country. What is his name? He sat quietly at his desk. : made or done by a certain man, boy, or male animal I would like to read some of his essays. He was jailed for three years for his crime. It's his turn to play.
2used to refer to a person of either sex in general statements or when the sex of the person is unknown Each student should do his own work. [=each student should do his or her own work; all students should do their own work] This use of his was common in the past but is now often avoided because it is considered sexist.
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