/ hɪz; NAmE / determiner , pronoun
■ determiner (the possessive form of he )
1.
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.
2.
His of or belonging to God
■ pronoun
of or belonging to him :
He took my hand in his.
The choice was his.
a friend of his
➡ note at gender
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English , genitive singular form of he , hē he and hit it .