Pronunciation

/ðeɪ/

Definitions

• Pronoun: Refers to one or more people, often used when the gender is unknown or unimportant. Can be singular (they) or plural (they/them). Can also be used impersonally to refer to a group or an action. For example: “They are coming soon.”
• Subject pronoun: Acts as the subject of a sentence, taking the place of a noun or noun phrase. For example: “They will finish the project by Friday.”
• Reflexive pronoun: Used when the subject and object of the verb are the same. For example: “They were looking at themselves in the mirror.”

Phrases

• “They’re coming” indicates that a group is on their way.
• “It’s up to them” means the decision or responsibility lies with the mentioned group.
• “Each other” is a common usage to indicate mutual action between two individuals.

Example Sentences

• Subject pronoun: “The team decided that they would take a break.”
• Reflexive pronoun: “The children taught themselves how to ride a bike.”
• Impersonal use: “Everyone, please take your seats; they’re about to start the presentation.”

Synonyms

• We
• You (plural)
• Us
• Them
• Folks
• Crowd

Note: The usage of “they” as a singular gender-neutral pronoun is becoming increasingly common in modern English, especially in non-binary contexts.