There vs Their vs They're

Quick Tip: Remember: There refers to a place. Their is possessive (belonging to them). They're is a contraction of "they are".

There

adverb

in, at, or to that place or position

Examples:
  • I left my keys over there.
  • We went there last summer.
  • There is the book you were looking for.
pronoun

used to introduce a sentence or clause

Examples:
  • There is no reason to worry.
  • There are many ways to solve this problem.

Their

possessive pronoun

belonging to or associated with people or things previously mentioned

Examples:
  • Their house is very large.
  • The students finished their homework.
  • I like their new car.

They're

contraction

they are

Examples:
  • They're going to the party tonight.
  • I think they're right about this.
  • They're my best friends.
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