hers

Definition

  • pronoun: that which belongs to or is connected with her
  • pronoun, singular or plural in construction: that which belongs to her
  • used without a following noun as a pronoun equivalent in meaning to the adjective 'her'

Examples

  • The book is 'hers'. [=the book belongs to her; it is her book]

  • a former professor 'of hers' [=one of her former professors]

  • That face 'of hers' [=her face] is hard to forget.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I have many names. Right now, I'm the dark part of Alessa. Where's my child? She's not your child. She's hers. The little girl is what's left of her goodness. We hid her in safety... ...in the world outside this hell. Now the dream (..)
    2006 Silent Hill
  • (..) exactly like my daughter. I can't help you, I'm sorry. - It's late. - She must be now. Where can I find her? This story isn't hers alone... ...but all of ours! - You people. You got yourself something. You know what you got now, Chris? How about breaking and entering? (..)
    2006 Silent Hill