Pronunciation

/ðeirs/

Definitions

• Pronoun: Refers to something belonging to a plural subject without specifying it directly. For example: “The books on the shelf are theirs.”
• Possessive Adjective: Shows ownership by a plural noun. For example: “Each child has their own backpack.”
• Possessive Determiner: Used with a noun to indicate ownership. For example: “These toys are the children’s.”

Phrases

• “Their belongings” refers to items that belong to a group or individuals collectively.
• “Take care of theirs” means to look after what belongs to them.
• “It’s theirs” communicates that something is the property of a particular person or people.

Example Sentences

• Pronoun: “After the game, they eagerly claimed theirs among the pile of prizes.”
• Possessive Adjective: “Each team member had their unique strategy for the project.”
• Possessive Determiner: “The coats hanging in the closet are the children’s theirs.”

Synonyms

• Theirselves (referring to the possessors)
• Belongings
• Property
• Assets
• Possessions

Note: The possessive form of “they” is “theirs” (with an apostrophe and “s”), not “their’s” (without the apostrophe).