theirs
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/ðɛrz/
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/ðeəz/
(their)
belonging to them
Etymology
Etymology Information
'theirs' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'þeirra', where 'þeir' meant 'they'.
Historical Evolution
'þeirra' transformed into the Middle English word 'theirs', and eventually became the modern English word 'theirs'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'belonging to them', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Pronoun 1
used to refer to a thing or things belonging to or associated with two or more people previously mentioned.
The house on the corner is theirs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35