they
/ðeɪ/they
PRONOUNDefinition of they
"They" is used to talk about two or more people, not you or the person you are speaking to.
Example: I love Josie and Reg. They are nice people.
"They" is used to talk about two or more things.
Example: Can you get the books for me? They're over there.
"They" is used to talk about one or more person when you don't know the sex or number.
Example: If a person is fast, they can get there early.
"They" is used to talk about people in general.
Example: When are they going to finish that new building?
"They" is used to talk about a person that is not a man and not a woman.
Example: I love Alex. They are my partner.
they
EXAMPLESExamples of they
I love Josie and Reg. They are nice people.
Example sentenceCan you get the books for me? They're over there.
Example sentenceIf a person is fast, they can get there early.
Example sentenceWhen are they going to finish that new building?
Example sentenceThey say you should drink eight glasses of water a day.
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