Definition of His
Quick Meaning of His
Shows that something belongs to a man or boy.
Detailed Definition of His
Possessive pronoun showing something belongs to or is associated with a male.
How to Pronounce His
Stress pattern: O (1-syllable word).
Tip: Sounds like "hiz" with a z sound, not "hiss".
Watch out: Often pronounced with s sound like "hiss"; correct is z sound "hiz".
Origin and Etymology of His
Old English his, from he (he) plus genitive ending -es.
How to Use His in a Sentence
Each example shows “his” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“This is his book and that is mine.”
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“His brother works in the city.”
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“He brought his friend to the party.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of His
Common Synonyms for His
Smart Synonyms for His — When to Use Each
- her
- for showing female possession instead
- mine
- for showing first person possession standalone
Common Collocations with His
These phrases pair with “his” in everyday English:
- his family
- his work
- his own
Common Mistakes When Using His
Even fluent speakers slip up with “his”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: That is he book.
- ✓ Correct: That is his book.
- Why: Use the possessive pronoun his, not the subject pronoun he.
- ✗ Wrong: He gave the pen to he.
- ✓ Correct: He gave the pen to him.
- Why: After a verb or preposition, use him (object), not his (possessive).
Words Confused With His
Frequently Asked Questions About His
What is the meaning of "His"?
Shows that something belongs to a man or boy.
How do you pronounce "His"?
The IPA is /hɪz/. Sounds like "hiz" with a z sound, not "hiss".
What part of speech is "His"?
"His" is a noun at A1 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "His"?
Common synonyms include his own, possession of him, his property.
How do you use "His" in a sentence?
For example: "This is his book and that is mine."