there vs their vs they're: What's the Difference?
These words sound alike but mean different things. Here's how to keep them straight.
What each one means
- there: a place or position
- their: belonging to them
- they're: they are (contraction)
Examples
- there: The book is over there.
- their: That is their house.
- they're: They're going to the movies.
Practice
___ going to ___ house over ___.
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