Their vs They’re

“Their” and “They’re” are homophones, words that sound the same but have different meanings. Here is how to tell the difference:

  • Their

    Shows possession


    e.g. Their/They’re cotton candy looks delicious.

     

    • Their cotton candy looks delicious.

    • They’re cotton candy looks delicious.

  • They’re

    Contraction for “they are”


    e.g. Their/They’re going to have a hard time getting it off though.

    • They’re going to have a hard time getting it off though.

    • Their going to have a hard time getting it off though.

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