When should I use their, there, and they're?

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When should I use their, there, and they're?

The words "their," "there," and "they're" are homophones, meaning they sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

- "Their" is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership or belonging to a group of people. For example, "They left their bags at the hotel."

- "There" is an adverb used to indicate a place or location. It can also be used to introduce a sentence or refer to a specific point or idea. For example, "The park is over there" or "There are many options to choose from."

- "They're" is a contraction of "they are." It is used to combine the pronoun "they" with the verb "are." For example, "They're going to the movies tonight."

To determine which word to use, it is important to consider the context and meaning of the sentence.