they — used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Part of speech: PRONOUN
Definition: used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Pronunciation (IPA): /ðeɪ/
Example Sentences
- They ordered pizza but forgot to order drinks - classic mistake!
- They study English every morning before work.
- They think they can finish the project in one day - how optimistic!
they
PRONOUN[/ðeɪ/]
used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse þeir, introduced into Middle English during the Viking invasions of Britain in the 9th-13th centuries. This Norse third-person plural pronoun gradually replaced the native Old English hie, becoming the standard form in Modern English.
Breakdown
Old Norse þeir (they, those ones) → Middle English þei/they. The 'th-' onset replaced the earlier 'h-' from Old English hie due to Norse phonological influence.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“They ordered pizza but forgot to order drinks - classic mistake!”
“They study English every morning before work.”
“They think they can finish the project in one day - how optimistic!”
“They always help each other during difficult times.”
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