Theyr vs. Their — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on September 28, 2023
"Theyr" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "their," denoting possession by people or things previously mentioned.
Which is correct: Theyr or Their
How to spell Their?
Theyr
Incorrect Spelling
Their
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Theyr and Their
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Key Differences
Think of “their house” and remember the possession indicated.
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"Their" has "heir" in it, indicating inheritance or possession.
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Recall: “i before e, except after c,” though there are exceptions, it works here.
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Remember the sequence: “thEIr” has “E” before “I.”
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Relate "their" to "there" – both have the correct "eir" sequence.
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Definitions
Their
Used to indicate a type or group.
Penguins flap their wings but can't fly.
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Their
Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned.
The kids forgot their backpacks.
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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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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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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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FAQs
What is the verb form of their?
"Their" is a possessive pronoun and does not have a verb form.
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Which vowel is used before their?
The vowel "e" is used before the "i" in "their."
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Which article is used with their?
Articles are typically not used directly before "their."
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Which conjunction is used with their?
There's no specific conjunction exclusively used with "their."
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Why is it called their?
It is called "their" from Old Norse "theirra," meaning "of them."
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What is the plural form of their?
"Their" already refers to plural antecedents but doesn't change form.
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What is the singular form of their?
"Their" is a possessive pronoun that doesn't have a singular or plural form, but its singular antecedent can be "his" or "her."
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Which preposition is used with their?
There's no specific preposition exclusively used with "their."
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How do we divide their into syllables?
"Their" is one syllable and cannot be divided.
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Is their a vowel or consonant?
"Their" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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What is the first form of their?
"Their" is a pronoun and does not have verb forms.
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Which determiner is used with their?
Determiners are not typically used directly before "their."
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How is their used in a sentence?
Example: The students presented their projects to the class.
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What is a stressed syllable in their?
The whole word "their" is stressed, as it is one syllable.
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What is another term for their?
Another term could be "one's" in generic contexts.
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Is their a noun or adjective?
"Their" is a possessive pronoun, functioning adjectivally.
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What is the opposite of their?
There isn't a direct opposite, but in terms of possession, "not their" or "someone else's" can be used.
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
