these

[ðiːz]

these Definition

used to indicate people or things that are near the speaker, or to refer to the person or people you are talking to.

Using these: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "these" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    These cookies are delicious.

  • Example

    What are these?

  • Example

    These are my friends.

  • Example

    I don't like these shoes.

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Summary: these in Brief

The word 'these' [ðiːz] is a determiner used to indicate people or things that are near the speaker or to refer to the person or people you are talking to. It is commonly used in sentences such as 'These cookies are delicious' and 'These are my friends.'

How do native speakers use this expression?