Definition and meaning of English word "theirs"
theirs
/ˈðɛərz/
Meaning
NounThat or those belonging to them; the possessive case of they, used without a following noun.
How to use
Theirs is a possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to them. It is often used in formal or written contexts, and can be confusing for learners when used without a following noun, as in 'The car is theirs.' A common mistake is to use 'theirs' as an adjective, saying 'This is theirs car.'
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theirs
Example
The car is theirs
Theirs is red
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Common phrases
- theirs to lose— an opportunity or situation that they can easily lose
- yours and theirs— used to describe a situation where two or more people have something in common
- neither yours nor theirs— used to describe something that does not belong to either of two or more people
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The English word "theirs" means "theirs" in English.
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