they

A1
Pronunciation
/ðeɪ/
/ðeɪ/
Pronoun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

(the third-person plural) A group of people, animals, plants or objects previously mentioned.

Example Sentences
  • Dogs may bark if they want to be fed.
2 Definition

(the third-person singular, sometimes proscribed) A single person, previously mentioned, especially if of unknown or non-binary gender, but typically not if previously named and identified as male or female.

Example Sentences
  • They requested a seat at Friday's performance but didn't say if they preferred the balcony or the floor.
3 Definition

(indefinite pronoun, vague meaning) People; some people; people in general; someone, excluding the speaker.

Example Sentences
  • Ha, you believe the moon is real? That's just what they want you to think.
4 Definition

There (especially as an expletive subject of be).