determiner / pronoun

his

Belonging to or associated with a male person or animal.

Marcus keeps his keys in a bowl by the door.

Etymology

His continues an Old English possessive form associated with the masculine pronoun. It indicates a belonging or relationship connected with the person referred to as he.

More examples

  • That blue jacket is his.
  • The dog wags his tail when we come home.
  • Daniel visits his sister every Sunday.