Thier vs. Their: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 8, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "Thier," while the correct spelling is "Their." "Their" is a possessive adjective indicating ownership or relation.
Which is correct: Thier or Their
How to spell Their?
Thier is Incorrect
Their is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of the word "heir" within "their," which relates to inheritance and ownership.
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Oct 07, 2023
In "their," the sequence is e-i-r, which spells "Eir," like the goddess of healing. Ownership can be healing!
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Oct 07, 2023
Remember that "I" always comes before "E" except after "C," and there's no "C" in "their."
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Oct 07, 2023
“Their” is often used with plural nouns; think of the “e” and the “i” representing two entities owning something.
Sara Rehman
Oct 07, 2023
Use the mnemonic sentence: "Their cats are over there," to distinguish between "their" and other homophones like "there."
Harlon Moss
Oct 07, 2023
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Thier and Their Definitions
Their
"Their" may reflect a collective action or state.
Their arrival was unexpected.
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Sep 15, 2023
Their
"Their" can show a shared characteristic among a group.
Their intentions were good.
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Sep 15, 2023
Their
"Their" specifies a particular relationship to an individual.
Their teacher is strict.
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Sep 15, 2023
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Their
Used as a modifier before a noun
The politicians boasted of their accomplishments. “It is fatal for anyone who writes to think of their sex” (Virginia Woolf). See Usage Notes at he1, they.
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Sep 13, 2023
Their
Belonging to, from, of, or relating to, them (plural).
They will meet tomorrow at their convenience
This is probably their cat
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Sep 13, 2023
Their
The possessive case of the personal pronoun they; as, their houses; their country.
Nothing but the name of zeal appears'Twixt our best actions and the worst of theirs.
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Sep 13, 2023
Their
"Their" can indicate a general, unspecified group.
Their opinions may differ.
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Sep 15, 2023
FAQs
Which vowel is used before Their?
The indefinite article "a" or "an" can precede a noun that follows "their."
Harlon Moss
Oct 07, 2023
Which preposition is used with Their?
Prepositions aren't typically paired specifically with "their."
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Oct 07, 2023
Is Their a negative or positive word?
It is a neutral word, indicating possession.
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Oct 07, 2023
Why is it called Their?
The term "Their" comes from Old English and is used to indicate possession.
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Oct 07, 2023
What is the verb form of Their?
"Their" is not a verb, so it has no verb form.
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Oct 07, 2023
What is the root word of Their?
The root comes from Old English "þeira," meaning "of them."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 07, 2023
What is the singular form of Their?
"Their" is a plural possessive; for singular, "his" or "her" would be used.
Janet White
Oct 07, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Their?
Conjunctions like "and" or "but" can be used in a larger sentence structure containing "their."
Harlon Moss
Oct 07, 2023
Which article is used with Their?
Articles generally precede the noun that "their" modifies.
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Oct 07, 2023
Which determiner is used with Their?
"Their" itself is a determiner used before a noun.
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Oct 07, 2023
How do we divide Their into syllables?
It is one syllable and thus not divided.
Harlon Moss
Oct 07, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Their?
The whole word is a single, stressed syllable.
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Oct 07, 2023
How is Their used in a sentence?
"Their" modifies a noun to indicate possession: "Their dog is very friendly."
Janet White
Oct 07, 2023
What is the opposite of Their?
The opposite could be "not their" or "someone else's."
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Oct 07, 2023
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