Synonyms for

Hers

Verb / hɜ:z / / hɜ:z / Another word for hers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

belonging to or associated with a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

Synonyms & similar words

Synonyms by register

Formal

belonging to her owned by her

Informal

her stuff her things

Literary

her own her own possession

Antonyms

his his own his belongings his property his possessions

Common collocations

  • hers alone
  • hers to keep
  • hers and mine
  • hers for the taking
  • hers by right
  • hers forever
  • hers to command

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Usage note

Hers is a possessive pronoun. It is used to indicate that something belongs to a female person. It is never used before a noun; for example, 'The book is hers,' not 'The hers book.'

Example sentences

  1. The dress is hers, not mine.
  2. She left her toy in the sandbox, but now it's hers again.
  3. The dog is hers, and she takes very good care of it.
  4. This is not my book; it's hers.
  5. The bike is hers, so she gets to decide who can ride it.

Quotes

  • 'Of course, I love you,' he said. 'I'm hers.' - Nicholas Sparks
  • 'I am hers. She is mine. From this day until the end of my days.' - George R.R. Martin
  • 'She was never mine, but damn if I didn't want her to be. She was the one who made me hers, and I was never the same again.' - Karina Halle

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