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I Doctor Determiner Bre ðeə(R ðer Parties Fun
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BrE / ðeə(r) / NAmE / ðer / |
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- their parties are always fun.
- which is their house?
- if anyone calls, ask for their number so i can call them back.
- my daughter prefers to see a woman doctor.
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their(determiner)BrE / ðeə(r) / NAmE / ðer / - of or belonging to them
- Their parties are always fun.
- Which is their house?
- used instead of his or her to refer to a person whose sex is not mentioned or not known
- If anyone calls, ask for their number so I can call them back.
- My daughter prefers to see a woman doctor.
- They have a male nanny for their kids.
- a female racing driver
- Everyone needs to feel he is loved.
- Does everybody know what they want?
- Somebody’s left their coat here.
- I hope nobody’s forgotten to bring their passport with them.
- Everyone knows what’s best for him- or herself.
- If in doubt, ask your doctor. He/she can give you more information.
- A baby cries when he or she is tired
- Babies cry when they are tired.
Word Origin- Middle English: from Old Norse their(r)a ‘of them’, genitive plural of the demonstrative sá; related to them and they.
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