theirs

theirs
theirs [ ðerz ] pronoun *
Theirs is used as a possessive pronoun, being a possessive form of they.
It can refer to a singular or plural noun, and it can be the subject, object, or complement of a verb or the object of a preposition:
Our cat is dark gray, but theirs is black.
Our children are definitely better behaved than theirs.
1. ) used for referring to someone or something that belongs to or is connected with a particular group of people or animals that have already been mentioned:
Sharon's parents claim that the house is legally theirs.
Your yard is big, but I think theirs is bigger.
of theirs: They introduced us to some friends of theirs.
2. ) MAINLY SPOKEN used instead of his or hers, especially when you are referring back to a word such as everyone, someone, or anyone :
I haven't gotten my exam results yet, but everyone else has gotten theirs.
=> THEY

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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  • theirs */ — UK [ðeə(r)z] / US [ðerz] pronoun Summary: Theirs is used as a possessive pronoun, being a possessive form of they. It can refer to a singular or plural noun, and it can be the subject, object, or complement of a verb or the object of a… …   English dictionary

  • theirs — /dhairz/, pron. 1. a form of the possessive case of they used as a predicate adjective, after a noun or without a noun: Are you a friend of theirs? It is theirs. 2. (used after an indefinite singular antecedent in place of the definite masculine… …   Universalium

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  • THEIRS — poss.pron. the one or ones belonging to or associated with them (it is theirs; theirs are over here). Phrases and idioms: of theirs of or belonging to them (a friend of theirs). Etymology: ME f. THEIR …   Useful english dictionary

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