Meaning of Hers
of or belonging to her
In simple words: belonging to her
Hers in a sentence
- His eyes met hers.
- The choice was hers.
- a friend of hers
How to use Hers
Use 'hers' to indicate possession when the owner is female. It is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it when it's unclear what is being possessed.
Grammar pattern
standalone possessive pronoun
Memory hint
Think of 'her's' as 'her belongings' — the belongings of her.
Related words
Collocations with Hers
- hers is the best
- this book is hers
- the decision was hers
Common mistakes with Hers
- Using 'her' instead of 'hers' when possession is highlighted.
- Confusing 'hers' with 'his' or 'its'.
- Incorrectly applying 'hers' in plural contexts.
Hers appears in
More words like Hers
- 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 Hers
What does Hers mean?
belonging to her
What is the definition of Hers?
of or belonging to her
How do you use Hers in a sentence?
His eyes met hers.
Can you give another example of Hers?
The choice was hers.
What are synonyms for Hers?
Common alternatives include her, theirs, belonging to her, that which belongs to her.
What is the opposite of Hers?
Opposite meanings include his, mine, ours, theirs.
What words go with Hers?
It commonly pairs with hers is the best, this book is hers, the decision was hers.
What are common mistakes when using Hers?
Using 'her' instead of 'hers' when possession is highlighted. Confusing 'hers' with 'his' or 'its'. Incorrectly applying 'hers' in plural contexts.
How do you pronounce Hers?
US: /["/hɜːrz//ɜːrz/"]/, UK: /["/hɜːz//ɜːz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Hers?
Use 'hers' to indicate possession when the owner is female. It is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it when it's unclear what is being possessed.
What CEFR level is Hers?
"Hers" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.
