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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

/ ðɛə�� /

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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Word 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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Example Sentences

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And efforts to go down that futile path only lead to ever more draconian censorship, such as telling queer teachers to hide their spouses, while allowing straight teachers freedom to talk about theirs.

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I was very respectful of what stories were theirs to tell.

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Celtic will win the Premiership title unless they lose their last five games and Rangers win all of theirs while making up a 42-goal swing in goal difference.

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Aircraft that have been due for Chinese deliveries can be redirected to customers that are currently waiting in line for theirs.

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They were a distant second best in the first leg and, while their fans did their part in the return with plenty of noise at the Bernabeu, the players failed to do theirs.

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theirn theirself

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