They

usgb/ðeɪ/
pronoun

Used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

The two men could get life sentences if they are convicted
Visual representation of "they" - Used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

Often appears as...

  • they are
  • they can
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Visual representation of "they"
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Context Clarity

Use 'they' to clarify which group or objects you're discussing, especially when the context has multiple subjects.

Illustration for Context Clarity
In the queue, they were the loudest.
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Immediate Reference

'They' often refers to people or things just mentioned, ensuring your listener knows who or what you mean.

Illustration for Immediate Reference
The artists won the award; they were ecstatic.
Visual representation of the word "They"

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