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What's the difference between 'there', 'they're' and 'their'?

Read on to
learn the differences.
'There' is an example of an adverb. It can be used when talking about in, at or
to that place.
"I found the bag there."
In this case, 'there' is the opposite of 'here'.
'There' can also be used to talk about the fact or existence of something.
"There are some serious issues involved in this case."
'Their' is a possessive determiner which can be used to talk about the people or
things that you are referring to.
"They cut short their meeting to attend the emergency drill."
"The children ate their fruit."
'They're' is the contracted form of 'they are'.
"They're going to the cinema this evening."
"They are going to the cinema this evening."
"They're waiting for you in the meeting room."
"They are waiting for you in the meeting room."

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