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Theirs

ðɛrz
Common
~ 3900
~ 3900, Common
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Belonging to or associated with them, Used to refer to a thing or things belonging to or associated with people previously mentioned

Theirs - Meanings

Belonging to or associated with them

Example: The house is theirs.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations
Note: Commonly used to indicate possession by a group or individuals

Used to refer to a thing or things belonging to or associated with people previously mentioned

Example: I have my book, and they have theirs.
Usage: formalContext: written or spoken discourse
Note: Often used for clarity and to avoid repetition

Theirs's synonyms

theirs

Refers to something belonging to a group of people or individuals.
Example: The house is theirs.
Note: Original word

Theirs expressions, common phrases

It's theirs

This phrase indicates possession by a third party.
Example: The book on the table is theirs.
Note: It emphasizes ownership by someone other than the speaker or the listener.

Theirs not to reason why

This phrase implies that there are situations where it is not necessary to question or understand the reasons behind actions.
Example: It's theirs not to reason why but to do or die.
Note: It suggests a sense of duty or obedience regardless of understanding.

Theirs is not to question why

Similar to the previous phrase, it conveys the idea that it is not their place to inquire about the reasons for specific actions.
Example: Theirs is not to question why certain decisions were made.
Note: It uses slightly different wording but conveys the same meaning as the previous phrase.

Their loss

This phrase is used to express that a decision or action will result in a negative outcome for the other party.
Example: If they don't want to join us, it's their loss.
Note: It implies that the consequences are negative for the other party rather than for oneself.

Their way or the highway

This idiom signifies that someone is demanding things be done their way without room for negotiation or compromise.
Example: It's their way or the highway, meaning they are uncompromising.
Note: It emphasizes the inflexible stance taken by the other party.

Their two cents

This phrase refers to someone's opinion or perspective, often with the implication that it may not be worth much.
Example: Let's hear what they have to say, their two cents could be valuable.
Note: It indicates a casual or potentially less significant viewpoint.

Theirs everyday (slang) expressions

theirsies

A playful and informal term used when sharing belongings or dividing something equally between two or more parties.
Example: Let's split the last piece of cake. I'll take ours and you take theirsies.
Note: The slang term 'theirsies' is a more casual and whimsical way of expressing ownership or sharing compared to the formal 'theirs.'

their own breed of cat

Describing someone or something as unique, different, or having distinct characteristics that set them apart from others.
Example: She has a unique sense of style - it's definitely their own breed of cat.
Note: This slang term adds flair and creativity to the description, emphasizing individuality or uniqueness.

theirs truly

A playful and slightly grandiose way to refer to oneself, often used humorously or with a touch of self-pride.
Example: Who is responsible for this amazing dessert? Theirs truly baked it from scratch!
Note: This slang term playfully emphasizes ownership or involvement in a situation, adding a personal touch compared to the straightforward 'theirs.'

theirsicles

A humorous term used to refer to an ice cream treat or frozen dessert that belongs to someone else.
Example: I grabbed our ice cream from the freezer, but it looks like someone ate theirsicles already.
Note: The slang term 'theirsicles' adds a fun and light-hearted tone to the description of ownership or consumption.

their turf

Refers to a specific area, field, or territory that belongs to or is controlled by someone else.
Example: Let's be respectful and not encroach on their turf during the meeting.
Note: This slang term conveys a sense of territorial ownership or dominance in a more informal manner compared to simply saying 'theirs.'

Theirs - Examples

Theirs is a bigger house than ours.
I don't want to take theirs, I want to buy my own.
The book on the shelf is theirs, not mine.

Theirs grammar

Theirs - Pronoun (Pronoun) / Personal pronoun (Personal pronoun)
Lemma: theirs
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
theirs Contains 1 syllables: theirs
Phonetic transcription: ˈt͟herz
theirs , ˈt͟herz (The red syllable is stressed)

Theirs - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
theirs: ~ 3900 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.