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hers

Syllabification: (hers)
Pronunciation: /hərz/

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Definition of hers

pronoun

  • used to refer to a thing or things belonging to or associated with a female person or animal previously mentioned:his eyes met hers the choice was hers friends of hers warned her

Grammar

Hers is a possessive pronoun that is used in sentences such as:He put his hand in hers. Her’s [with an apostrophe is incorrect]

Spelling help

Although hers is a possessive pronoun (one that is used to show belonging), it should not be spelled with an apostrophe before the s.

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