Definition
Definition of his - Reverso English Dictionary
Pronoun
1.
possessionthat which belongs to him
- The book is his.
2.
linguisticsindicates possession by a male
- This is his book.
3.
religionDated used to refer to God in religious textsDated
- We seek His guidance.
Determiner
1.
possessionbelonging to him
- This is his book.
2.
unspecified genderDated belonging to a person of unspecified genderDated
- Each student should bring his own lunch.
Expressions with his
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express that everyone will have a moment of success or luck
Every dog has his day, so keep trying your best!
show feelings or thoughts clearly without using words
His expression spoke volumes about his disappointment.
start thinking about things not related to the current task
His mind began to wander during the long lecture.
someone who keeps promises and commitments
John is a man of his word; he always keeps his promises.
one man accompanied by his dog literally
One man and his dog walked down the street.
older than him by a certain number of years
She is ten years his senior.
a person's home is a place of privacy and control
He refused entry, saying a man's home is his castle.
tease or joke with someone
They like to bust his chops about his new haircut.
express that everyone can be persuaded by the right offer
Every man has his price when it comes to making deals.
almost every person
Everyone and his brother has an opinion on the matter.
annoy or bother someone persistently
The kids always get in his hair when he's working.
eventually succeed or be recognized after waiting
Don't worry, his day will come.
by virtue of one's own abilities or qualities
He’s a respected scientist in his own right, not just her assistant.
thinking clearly and logically
No one in his right mind would agree to those terms.
become very angry or upset suddenly
He lost his head during the argument.
become mentally unstable or irrational
After the long meeting, he seemed to lose his marbles.
not prepared or vigilant
He was caught off his guard by the sudden question.
wrongdoers back one another and often avoid punishment
He kept escaping consequences— the devil looks after his own.
very large number of people or a huge crowd
The concert was packed with the whole world and his dog.
everyone including many different people in a large group
The party was attended by the world and his wife.
having a lot of things to do
He's up to his ears in emails, deadlines, and customer complaints.
extremely busy with many tasks
He's up to his neck at work this week.
many people eagerly visit someone for something desirable
After his invention, investors beat a path to his door.
acknowledge good qualities of disliked or unpleasant person
You have to give the devil his due, he did help us.
Origin of his
Old English, his (of him)
Terms with his included in their meaning
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family
brother who is older than his siblings
devoted husband
man who cares deeply for his spouse and children
religious figure
man recognized for his religious sanctity
personal change
man who has changed his behavior or beliefs significantly
biblical
three men who visited Jesus after his birth
movement
rotate him onto his back or side
names
name suffix for a son with the same name as his father
adoptive role
man who raises a child not biologically his
resemblance
son often resembles his father
family resemblance
son behaves or is similar to his mother
consequences
cause him to suffer consequences for his actions
termination
terminate his operation or business
supportive father
father who actively supports his child's soccer activities
coaching
father who coaches his child's soccer team
gender
man whose gender identity matches his birth sex
time
after experiencing power, he changed his behavior
pre-wedding
party for a man before his wedding
ambition
ambitious man driven in his professional life
loyalty
male employee loyal to his company
family
boy or man overly reliant on his father
pampered by father
boy or man excessively pampered or spoiled by his father
Christianity
follower of Christ during his life
home state popularity
politician popular in his home state
christian faith
be a true believer in Jesus and his teachings
Examples of his in a sentence
The responsibility is his, not yours. I borrowed his car for the weekend. His ideas were revolutionary. His mercy is boundless and eternal. We are grateful for His blessings. His car is parked outside.
I borrowed his pen for the meeting. Anyone can submit his application online. Every participant must bring his own equipment.
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- French:à lui, le sien, ...
- German:seins, sein, ...
- Italian:suo, sua, ...
- Spanish:suyo, su, ...
- Portuguese:dele, seu, ...
- Chinese:他的, 自己的, ...
- Japanese:彼の, 自分の, ...
- Arabic:لَهُ, خَاص بِهِ, ...
- Hebrew:שֶׁלּוֹ, שֶׁלּוֹ, ...
- Russian:его, свой, ...
- Ukrainian:його, свій, ...
- Hindi:उसका, उनका, ...
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