Synonyms

hers

American

[hurz] / hɜrz /

pronoun

a form of the possessive case of she used as a predicate adjective.

The red umbrella is hers. Are you a friend of hers?
that or those belonging to her.

Hers is the biggest garden on the block. Hers are the yellow ones.

hers British

/ hɜːz /

pronoun

something or someone belonging to or associated with her

hers is the nicest dress
that cat is hers
belonging to or associated with her

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Etymology

Origin of hers

1300–50; Middle English hirs, equivalent to hire her + -s 's ¹

Example Sentences

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I’ve always been a big fan of hers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Hollywood may be ghostly, the Duchess told us, but it was hers to haunt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Edilma is far from alone, and experiences like hers are why insecurity is dominating voters' minds in Sunday's key presidential election.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Some races were decided on tiny margins; Senn lost hers by 33 votes.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

My hand reached out to hers and took it.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

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