THEIRS Definition & Meaning

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theirs

[ thairz ]

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pronoun

a form of the possessive case of plural they used as a predicate adjective, after a noun or without a noun: Oh, you know Walt and Liz—are you a friend of theirs?
It is theirs.
Oh, you know Walt and Liz—are you a friend of theirs?
a form of the possessive case of singular they used as a predicate adjective, after a noun or without a noun:
1. (used to refer to a generic or unspecified person previously mentioned, about to be mentioned, or present in the immediate context):
  I have my book—does everyone else have theirs?
2. (used to refer to a specific or known person previously mentioned, about to be mentioned, or present in the immediate context):
  The child couldn’t say whether or not the coat was theirs.
3. (used to refer to a nonbinary or gender-nonconforming person previously mentioned, about to be mentioned, or present in the immediate context):
  I've already gotten my coffee, but Morgan is still waiting to get theirs.
that which belongs to them:
The Joneses don't usually flaunt their money, but theirs is the largest house on the block.

theirs

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pronoun

something or someone belonging to or associated in some way with them
theirs is difficult
not_standard.
something or someone belonging to or associated in some way with an indefinite antecedent such as one, whoever, or anybody
everyone thinks theirs is best
of theirs
belonging to or associated with them

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Usage Note

See they.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of theirs¹

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English theires, thair(e)s, theres; their, -s ¹

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We didn't ask for a surname – many protesters prefer not to give theirs.

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Three members of the country's national assembly who opposed President Chaves's decree to exclude Chinese companies from participating in the development of 5G have also had theirs cancelled.

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Southampton can 'beat' that unwanted record if they lose their next two fixtures, provided Wolves win theirs.

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But some Sidewalk staffers who have turned their lives around said they wished they had access to services like theirs when they were on the street.

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And tell everyone else theirs is gone too.

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