Synonyms for

Their

Verb / ðer / Another word for their — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

belonging to or associated with a group of people or things that have already been mentioned or are understood from the context

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Common collocations

  • their own
  • their house
  • their car
  • their children
  • their decision
  • their property
  • their ideas
  • their future

Word family

adjective their

Usage note

Their is a possessive determiner indicating ownership by more than one person or thing. It is often confused with 'there' (a place) and 'they're' (they are).

Example sentences

  1. Their dog is barking loudly.
  2. Their mom is a doctor.
  3. Their dad is a chef.
  4. Their favorite color is blue.
  5. Their friends are coming over later.

Quotes

  • "No man is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent." - Abraham Lincoln
  • "Everybody has talent, it's just a matter of moving around until you've discovered what it is." - George Lucas
  • "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs

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