A2pronoun2K

Hers

UK /["/hɜːz//ɜːz/"]/US /["/hɜːrz//ɜːrz/"]/

Definition

of or belonging to her

In simple words: belonging to her

Examples

  • His eyes met hers.
  • The choice was hers.
  • a friend of hers

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • hers is the best
  • this book is hers
  • the decision was hers

Synonyms

  • her
  • theirs
  • belonging to her
  • that which belongs to her

Antonyms

  • his
  • mine
  • ours
  • theirs

Common mistakes

  • Using 'her' instead of 'hers' when possession is highlighted.
  • Confusing 'hers' with 'his' or 'its'.
  • Incorrectly applying 'hers' in plural contexts.