Their - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Their is a possessive determiner used to show that something belongs to or is associated with people, animals, or things previously mentioned. Example: Their house is large.
Definition:
Belonging to or associated with people or things previously mentioned.
Synonyms:
his, her, its, our, your
Part of Speech:
determiner, possessive pronoun
Antonyms:
my, our
Common Collocations:
their own, their parents, their friends, their home, their work
Derivatives:
theirs, themselves
Usage Tips:
Use "their" to show possession when referring to multiple people or things already mentioned.
Common Phrases:
on their own, in their shoes, at their best
Etymology:
From Old Norse "þeirra," genitive of "þeir" (they).
Examples:
- 1. The students forgot their books in the classroom.
- 2. Their dog is very friendly and playful.
- 3. They left their bags at the train station.
- 4. The team celebrated their victory with a party.