They’re vs Their vs There
They’re, their, and there are three words that are often confused because they sound the same, but they have different meanings and spellings. Let’s look at each one and understand when to use it.
They’re
They’re is a contraction of they are. It is used when you want to describe what a group of people are doing, who they are, or how they feel.
They are playing basketball at the park.
They are always late to the meetings
They are happy with their new house.
Their
Their is a possessive adjective. It shows ownership or that something belongs to them.
The parents belong to them.
The decoration belongs to them.
The cat belongs to them.
There
There is an adverb used to indicate location or existence. It is often used with the phrase there is/there are to show that something exists or is located somewhere.
The children are playing in that location.
A problem exists with the car.
A lot of people were present at the event.
How to Choose the Right One
They’re is a restaurant down the street.
Summary
There = Location or existence (used with there is or there are).
By understanding their meanings and uses, you can avoid mixing them up and use the correct one in your sentences.
