- 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.
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- Hisof or belonging to God
Word OriginOld English, genitive singular form of he, hē ‘he’ and hit ‘it’.
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