1 his
Pronounced:
/ˈhɪz, ɪz/
Function:
adjective always used before a noun possessive form of heMeaning:
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.
2 —used 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.
2 —used 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.