Cool MateMeaning of Their
of or belonging to people, animals or things that have already been mentioned or are easily identified
In simple words: belonging to them
Their in a sentence
- Their parties are always fun.
- Which is their house?
- If anyone calls, ask for their number so I can call them back.
How to use Their
Use 'their' to show possession by a group of people. Avoid using 'their' for singular nouns, except in non-binary contexts. It's common in both spoken and written English.
Grammar pattern
possessive determiner
Memory hint
Think of 'their' as belonging 'to here' — where 'here' is them.
Related words
Collocations with Their
- their belongings
- their house
- their opinions
- their responsibilities
- their choice
Synonyms for Their
- their own
- belonging to them
- of them
Common mistakes with Their
- 'There' used instead of 'their'.
- Confusing 'their' with 'they're' (they are).
- Using 'their' with singular nouns that aren’t non-binary.
Their appears in
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having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
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total and complete
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used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Their
What does Their mean?
belonging to them
What is the definition of Their?
of or belonging to people, animals or things that have already been mentioned or are easily identified
How do you use Their in a sentence?
Their parties are always fun.
Can you give another example of Their?
Which is their house?
What are synonyms for Their?
Common alternatives include their own, belonging to them, of them.
What is the opposite of Their?
Opposite meanings include our, my, his, her.
What words go with Their?
It commonly pairs with their belongings, their house, their opinions, their responsibilities, their choice.
What are common mistakes when using Their?
'There' used instead of 'their'. Confusing 'their' with 'they're' (they are). Using 'their' with singular nouns that aren’t non-binary.
How do you pronounce Their?
US: /["/ðer/"]/, UK: /["/ðeə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Their?
Use 'their' to show possession by a group of people. Avoid using 'their' for singular nouns, except in non-binary contexts. It's common in both spoken and written English.
What CEFR level is Their?
"Their" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.