theirs
Translation
theirs
Examples
The house is theirs.
The house is theirs.
My car is old, but theirs is new.
My car is old, but theirs is new.
Grammar Patterns
((as a pronoun)) used to refer to something belonging to them The house is theirs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: -; Antonyms: -; Compare: mine, yours, his, hers, ours
Etymology
Formed from 'their' with the possessive suffix '-s'.
Memory Tips
'Theirs' is a pronoun that stands alone, replacing 'their + noun'. For example, 'their car' becomes 'theirs'.