Their ( determiner , pronoun )

(As a determiner)

Their ( determiner )

  1. Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or assumed.
  2. Belonging to or associated with a person or people of a particular kind.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english hira, genitive plural of he "he".

Examples:

  1. John and Jane are going to their house.
  2. They're going to their car.
  3. They're picking up their bags.
  4. They're taking their children to school.
  5. They're showing their friends their new house.

(As a pronoun)

Their ( pronoun )

  1. Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or assumed.
  2. Belonging to or associated with a person or people of a particular kind.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english hira, genitive plural of he "he".

Examples:

  1. John and Jane are going to their house.
  2. They're going to their car.
  3. They're picking up their bags.
  4. They're taking their children to school.
  5. They're showing their friends their new house.
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