Another Word For Their

Meaning

The word "their" is a possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to or is associated with them. It is used when referring to a group of people or things, and it can refer to individuals regardless of gender.

Synonyms

• theirs
• belonging to them
• their own

Antonyms

• my
• your
• his
• her
• its

Etymology

The word "their" originated from the Old Norse word "þeirra," which is the genitive form of "þeir," meaning "they." Over time, it evolved into "their" in Middle English.

Examples

1. Each student must submit their assignment by Friday.
2. I asked the children if they wanted to show their drawings.
3. The team celebrated their victory together.