they

[ðeɪ]

they Definition

  • 1used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
  • 2used to refer to a person of unspecified gender

Using they: Examples

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

  • Example

    They said they would come to the party.

  • Example

    I don't know who they are.

  • Example

    If someone needs help, they should ask for it.

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Summary: they in Brief

'They' [ðeɪ] is a pronoun used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified. It is also used as a gender-neutral pronoun to refer to a person of unspecified gender. For example, 'If someone needs help, they should ask for it.'

How do native speakers use this expression?