theirs

/ðɛrz/
pronoun
  1. Used to refer to something belonging to or associated with two or more people previously mentioned or easily identified.
    • The blue backpacks are theirs, not ours.
    • If you find a lost phone, it might be theirs.
    • We finished our project, but theirs is still incomplete.
  2. Used to refer to something belonging to or associated with a person of unspecified gender (singular they).
    • Each student should bring their own lunch, but theirs can be stored in the fridge.
    • Someone left their umbrella; I hope theirs is the one with the red handle.
    • If a friend needs help, theirs is the first door I'll knock on.
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