his

Definition

  • pron. Belonging or pertaining to him; -- used as a pronominal
  • adjective or adjective pronoun; as, tell John his papers are ready;
  • formerly used also for its, but this use is now obsolete.
  • pron. The possessive of he; as, the book is his.

Example sentences

  1. pron.

    This is his favorite book.

  2. n.

    Histidine is an important amino acid for the body.