ye

[jiː]

ye Definition

an archaic spelling of 'the', used in some contexts to give a sense of antiquity.

Using ye: Examples

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

  • Example

    Ye olde shoppe

  • Example

    Hear ye, hear ye!

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Summary: ye in Brief

The word 'ye' [jiː] is an archaic spelling of 'the', used in some contexts to give a sense of antiquity. It is often seen in phrases like 'Ye olde shoppe' and 'Hear ye, hear ye!'

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