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their, there, they’re

possessive determiner; adverb, among other uses; contraction

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Their shows possession. There points to a place or introduces a statement. They’re means they are.

Possession: Their garden is full of roses.

Place: Leave the basket there.

Contraction: They’re bringing lunch.

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