English

their

ðɛɚ, ðɛə(ɹ), ðɛː(ɹ)
Meaning: belonging to them
Part of Speech: Determiner Alternative Readings: ðɛə(ɹ), ðɛː(ɹ)

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Example sentences

They left their umbrellas by the door.
They left their umbrellas by the door.
They invited us to their party.
They invited us to their party.
They planned their wedding for July.
They planned their wedding for July.
As people age, their skin naturally becomes less elastic.
As people age, their skin naturally becomes less elastic.
They fought bravely to defend their home.
They fought bravely to defend their home.

Usage Notes

A possessive determiner used for the third-person plural. It can also be used as a singular possessive when the person's gender is unknown or irrelevant.

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