Cool MateMeaning of Theirs
of or belonging to them
In simple words: belonging to them
Theirs in a sentence
- Theirs are the children with very fair hair.
- It's a favourite game of theirs.
How to use Theirs
Use 'theirs' to indicate possession by a group of people. It's neutral and works in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it in very formal writing where more specific phrases might be preferred.
Grammar pattern
possessive pronoun + standalone
Memory hint
Think of 'them' – if something belongs to 'them', it is 'theirs'.
Related words
Collocations with Theirs
- this is theirs
- belong to theirs
- theirs is better
Synonyms for Theirs
- their own
- those belonging to them
- belonging to them
Common mistakes with Theirs
- 'Theirs' is often confused with 'their's' which is incorrect.
- 'Theirs' may be misused when referring to singular nouns.
- Some learners forget to use 'theirs' as the possessive form in comparisons.
Theirs appears in
More words like Theirs
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Theirs
What does Theirs mean?
belonging to them
What is the definition of Theirs?
of or belonging to them
How do you use Theirs in a sentence?
Theirs are the children with very fair hair.
Can you give another example of Theirs?
It's a favourite game of theirs.
What are synonyms for Theirs?
Common alternatives include their own, those belonging to them, belonging to them.
What is the opposite of Theirs?
Opposite meanings include ours, mine, yours.
What words go with Theirs?
It commonly pairs with this is theirs, belong to theirs, theirs is better.
What are common mistakes when using Theirs?
'Theirs' is often confused with 'their's' which is incorrect. 'Theirs' may be misused when referring to singular nouns. Some learners forget to use 'theirs' as the possessive form in comparisons.
How do you pronounce Theirs?
US: /["/ðerz/"]/, UK: /["/ðeəz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Theirs?
Use 'theirs' to indicate possession by a group of people. It's neutral and works in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it in very formal writing where more specific phrases might be preferred.
What CEFR level is Theirs?
"Theirs" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.