Theirs vs Their's
What’s the difference between them?
Theirs
Meaning:
Possessive form of they; belonging to them.
Examples:
1. 'The house is theirs; they just need to sign the paperwork.'
2. 'Theirs is the only opinion that really matters.'
3. 'The view from the balcony is theirs to enjoy.'
Their's
Meaning:
This is not a word. It is a common misspelling of the possessive form of 'they,' which is 'theirs.'
Examples:
no examples
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Synonyms
Antonyms
Theirs
1. Their property
2. Possession of them
3. Belonging to them
4. Their share
5. Their part
1. Ours
2. Mine
3. My possession
4. Not shared
5. Individually owned
Their's
This word doesn't exist, so there are no synonyms for it.
This word doesn't exist, so there are no antonyms for it.
Tricks for mastery
Useful tips to understand the difference between confusing words "Theirs", "Their's".
1. 'Theirs' is the possessive form of the third person plural pronoun. It describes something that belongs to them.
2. 'Their's' is incorrect and not a real word.
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Frequently asked questions
In what situations should the word ‘theirs’ be used?
‘Theirs’ is a possessive pronoun, and should be used to indicate something that belongs to more than one person, such as a group or couple. For example, 'This is theirs' would mean 'this belongs to them'.
When is the appropriate context for using the word ‘their's’?
The word ‘their’s’ does not exist in English; it is a common mistake to use it instead of the possessive pronoun ‘theirs’.
Do the two words share the same pronunciation?
Yes, both ‘theirs’ and ‘their’s’ are pronounced the same.
What are some common mistakes people make when using these words?
People often mistakenly use the word ‘their’s’ instead of the word ‘theirs’. Additionally, people sometimes forget to add an apostrophe when using the possessive form of the word 'their', resulting in the incorrect use of the word ‘theirs’.
Fill in the gaps to check yourself
1. The blue bicycle is __________; it belongs to Sam and Alex.
2. The cozy cottage by the lake is __________; my family rented it for the summer.
3. Sarah and Jake have different preferences for decorating their living room, but the choice of curtains is __________.
4. The success of the project was a result of the teams collaboration; the victory is __________.
5. The twins each have a unique style, but the love for vintage fashion is __________.
6. They decided to combine __________ efforts and work together on the community garden project.
1. The blue bicycle is theirs; it belongs to Sam and Alex.
Explanation: Theirs is a possessive pronoun indicating joint ownership by Sam and Alex.
2. The cozy cottage by the lake is theirs; my family rented it for the summer.
Explanation: Theirs is used to show ownership of the cottage by my family.
3. Sarah and Jake have different preferences for decorating their living room, but the choice of curtains is theirs.
Explanation: Theirs is used to indicate shared ownership of the choice of curtains.
4. The success of the project was a result of the teams collaboration; the victory is theirs.
Explanation: Theirs is used to express joint ownership of the victory by the team.
5. The twins each have a unique style, but the love for vintage fashion is theirs.
Explanation: Theirs is used to convey joint ownership of the shared love for vintage fashion by the twins.
6. They decided to combine theirs efforts and work together on the community garden project.
Explanation: Theirs is used to indicate the joint efforts of the group working on the community garden project.
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