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hers

pronoun, singular or plural in construction \ ˈhərz \

Definition of hers

: that which belongs to her —used without a following noun as a pronoun equivalent in meaning to the adjective her

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hers

pronoun \ ˈhərz \

Definition of hers for Students

: that which belongs to her
  • This book is hers.

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