Which one is correct?
"their own" or "their owns"?

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their own

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'their own' to indicate possession by multiple people or things. It is a possessive pronoun that does not need to be pluralized.

Examples:

  • Each of the children has their own room.
  • They brought their own food to the party.

their owns

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Own' is already a possessive pronoun and does not need to be pluralized.

The correct phrase is 'their own.' 'Their owns' is not a correct construction in English. 'Own' is already a possessive pronoun, so it does not need to be pluralized.

Last Updated: March 20, 2024

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