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his
A1
pronoun
Usage:
95%
belonging to him
Translation: belonging to him
Pronunciation: /hɪz/
Meaning: A possessive pronoun used to show something belongs to a male person or animal previously mentioned.

We use 'his' to show that something belongs to a man, boy, or male animal. It tells us who owns or has something.

This is his book on the table.

His dog is very friendly and kind.

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A1
possessive adjective
Usage:
90%
his (before noun)
Translation: his (before noun)
Pronunciation: /hɪz/
Meaning: A possessive adjective used before a noun to describe that the noun belongs to a male person or animal.

'His' is placed before a noun to show that the noun belongs to a man, boy, or male animal. It tells us who owns the noun.

His car is red and fast.

I like his new jacket very much.

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B2
determiner
Usage:
30%
his (formal male ownership)
Translation: his (formal male ownership)
Pronunciation: /hɪz/
Meaning: A possessive determiner used in formal or literary contexts to indicate male ownership or relation with emphasis.

In formal or old-fashioned English, 'his' can introduce titles or roles linked to a man, showing respect or high rank.

His Majesty will arrive at noon.

His Lordship has made a decision.

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B1
pronoun (idiomatic)
Usage:
50%
generic male
Translation: generic male
Pronunciation: /hɪz/
Meaning: Used in idiomatic or fixed expressions to refer generally or traditionally to a man or a person of indeterminate gender.

'His' is sometimes used in old sayings or idioms to mean any man or person, not a specific one. It's common in proverbs and general statements.

Every man has his faults.

A man should learn from his mistakes.

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A2
pronoun
Usage:
85%
masculine possessive pronoun
Translation: masculine possessive pronoun
Pronunciation: /hɪz/
Meaning: In grammar, 'his' is a third-person singular masculine possessive pronoun used to replace a noun phrase to avoid repetition.

We use 'his' after a male subject to show that something belongs to him. It helps avoid repeating the noun or name.

Tom has lost his keys again.

He took his bag and left quickly.

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C1
pronoun (figurative)
Usage:
60%
figurative possession
Translation: figurative possession
Pronunciation: /hɪz/
Meaning: Used figuratively to attribute qualities, emotions, or actions figuratively connected to a male subject.

'His' can describe feelings, emotions, or qualities that a man has or shows. It often appears in stories or descriptions.

The hero faced his fears bravely.

He controlled his anger well.

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