Words / A1

HURZ/hɜːz/

Hers means belonging to her, used without a noun after it: the bag is hers. Her bag uses her before the noun. She’s is she is — different. His is the male pair (his / hers).

Meaning

Belonging to her: The blue bag is hers.

Examples

• “That idea was hers.”
• “Is this umbrella hers?”
• “The prize was hers, not mine.”

Good to know

hers (no noun after). her + noun. Mix-up: she’s.

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