their · determiner /ðer/
their (BELONGING TO GROUP)
A1 belonging to or relating to a group of people, animals, or things that have already been talked about
Dictionary examples:
He gave them their coats.
Anyway, that's their problem.
Learner example:
In the afte[r]noon [he] goes with his wife [and] visits their friends. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)
their (TO AVOID HIS/HERS)
B1 used to refer to what belongs to or relates to a person when you want to avoid saying "his" or "her" or when you do not know if the person is male or female
Dictionary examples:
One of the students has left their book behind.
So did this person give their name?
