- possessive of she.
pronoun
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something or someone belonging to or associated with her
hers is the nicest dress
that cat is hers
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belonging to or associated with her
Etymology
Origin of hers
1300–50; Middle English hirs, equivalent to hire her + -s 's 1
Example Sentences
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A co-sign from Parton meant that “Transamerica” could conceivably reach an audience as big as hers, which, for an artist as universally beloved as Parton, is a whole lot of people.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
On the shuttle bus I rode last week, I met Tsutomu and Sayuri Ichikawa, a couple from Tokyo wearing his and hers Roki Sasaki jerseys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
I receive Social Security Disability benefits, and my benefit amount is significantly higher than hers.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
With rare exceptions, a male may justify his belief in his sex and a female in hers by being aware of their secondary sex characteristics consistent with their “sex assigned at birth.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Before I can stop myself, I get out of my bed and go over to hers.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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