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“Their” or “There” or “They're”

Overview

their / there / they're are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

their: NA

there: (noun) a location other than here; that place. (adverb) in or at that place. (adverb) in that matter. (adverb) to or toward that place; away from the speaker.

they're: NA

Pronunciation

their: dh·EH·r

there: dh·EH·r

they're: dh·EH·r

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Examples in Context

Examples of “their”

  • Their free-spirited personalities and overbearing and
  • Congo (DRC), formed to defend their local territory against other armed
  • the work in each of their forces.
  • 2004 through the end of their last Iraq deployment in early
  • to constantly undergo changes in their respective personalities and Enid and
  • had many different songs for their closing credits which are written
  • In their eighth season under head coach
  • The Foundation states that their proposed 'Manhattan International Airport' would
  • But their uniform is green, not the
  • The Signatures - Their Voices and Instruments (1957) bass,

Examples of “there”

  • Since 2009 there have been widespread concerns from
  • Division I Men's Soccer Championship, there was speculation that Morris would
  • acceleration associated with first, although there will be a slight hesitation
  • There was controversy over the inclusion
  • his village may need from there.
  • There is documentary evidence for the
  • As of March 2010 there were 349 members of ACPO.
  • There are many other woodland floor
  • opening, and as a result, there is minimal power loss.
  • There are deer, goats and pigs

Examples of “they're”

  • struggling with that a little bit."
  • to two weeks before the fight."
  • trying to investigate, they're automatically punished.
  • essentially in cooperation with their audience."
  • one classic film in their career.
  • them anymore, as of fall 2001.
  • but they're always between consenting adults."
  • (do nothing), prescribe painkillers, or operate.
  • the stranger and is rendered unconscious.
  • fire their guns, apparently, killing him.


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