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“Their” or “There” or “They're”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

their dh·EH·r

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

there dh·EH·r

  • nouna location other than here; that place.
  • adverbin or at that place.
  • adverbin that matter.
  • adverbto or toward that place; away from the speaker.

they're dh·EH·r

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“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,…

“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…

“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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