What is “Their”?
“Their” is a possessive determiner in English grammar. It is used to indicate that something belongs to or is associated with a group of people or things. Here’s how it functions:
- Possessive Determiner:
- “Their” is placed before a noun to show possession by a group.
- Example: “Their house is beautiful.”
- In this sentence, “their” indicates that the house belongs to a particular group of people.
- Ownership:
- “Their” specifies that the noun it precedes is possessed by multiple individuals or entities.
- Example: “The students submitted their assignments.”
- Here, “their” shows that each student submitted their own assignment.
- Associated with a Group:
- “Their” can also indicate association with a group without necessarily implying ownership.
- Example: “The team celebrated their victory.”
- In this sentence, “their” shows that the victory is associated with the team as a whole.
How to Use “There,” “Their,” and “They’re”?
“There”, “Their” and “They’re” are three words that sound similar and are often confused, but they have distinct meanings and usage.
“There” is an adverb used to indicate a place, location, or existence. “Their” is a possessive determiner used to indicate that something “belongs to”. “They’re” is a contraction of “they are,” combining the subject pronoun “they” with the verb “are.”