their Definition
- 1belonging to or associated with people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
- 2used to refer to a person of unspecified gender
Using their: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "their" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
They forgot their keys at home.
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The students handed in their assignments on time.
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Someone left their umbrella in the classroom.
Example
If anyone needs help, they can raise their hand.
their Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for their
- belonging to them
- associated with them
Origins of their
from Old Norse 'theirra'
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Summary: their in Brief
'Their' [ðer] is a determiner used to indicate possession or association with people or things previously mentioned or easily identified. It is also commonly used as a gender-neutral pronoun when referring to a person of unspecified gender. Examples include 'They forgot their keys at home' and 'If anyone needs help, they can raise their hand.'
