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Definition of his determiner from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

his

determiner
 
 
/hɪz/,
 
/ɪz/
 
/hɪz/,
 
/ɪz/
the possessive form of he
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  1.  
     of or belonging to a man or boy who has already been mentioned or is easily identified
    • James has sold his car.
    • He broke his leg skiing.
    • Discuss the reasons the author gives for his or her opinion.
  2. His
     of or belonging to God
    3. Word OriginOld English, genitive singular form of he, hē ‘he’ and hit ‘it’.
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