American English
/ðɛɹ/
One syllable.
Showing that something belongs to, is connected with, or is done by two or more people, animals, or things.
Practice out loudShowing that something belongs to, is connected with, or is done by two or more people, animals, or things.
The children finished their homework.
The company changed their website.
Use their before a noun. Use theirs after be or when the noun is not said.
their own · their family · their home · their work
their + noun
their + adjective + noun
Showing that something belongs to or is connected with one person when the person's gender is unknown, not important, or the person uses they.
Someone left their phone on the table.
Every student should bring their ID.
their own · their name · their job · their choice
their + noun
their + adjective + noun
without help; alone
They completed the project on their own.
at the speed that is best for them
The students learned at their own pace.
to help or protect them
They moved away for their own good.