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Their vs. There

These two words get interchanged frequently, but you won't make that mistake again after considering this clever thought. “Their” refers to personal possession. (“They hung up their hats.”) “There” refers to a place. (“Mike was adamant about sitting there.”) To distinguish between the two, look inside the words for a clue. “Their” contains the word “heir” which refers to a person. “There” contains the word “here” which refers to a place. See there?