their

[ðer]

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.

  • Example

    The students handed in their assignments on time.

  • Example

    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.'

How do native speakers use this expression?