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theirs

pronoun
SayTHAIRZ/ðɛɚz/UK/ðɛəz/AUS/ðeːz/

2 meanings of theirs

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  1. 1
    pronoun
    Used to show that something belongs to them, without naming the thing.

    Like pointing at something and saying it is their one, not yours.

    The house on the corner is theirs.

    We finished our drawings, but theirs were still on the table.

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  2. 2
    pronouncolloquial
    The home or house that belongs to them.

    We're going over to theirs for dinner tonight.

    The kids stayed at theirs all weekend.

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Origin

From Middle English theires, used since the 1300s. It comes from their plus an -s ending, made to match his.