They

Word THEY
Character 4
Hyphenation they
Pronunciations /ðeɪ/

Definitions and meanings of "They"

What do we mean by they?

Used to refer to the ones previously mentioned or implied. pronoun

Used to refer to the one previously mentioned or implied, especially as a substitute for generic he. pronoun

Used to refer to people in general. pronoun

Used to refer to people in general as seen in a position of authority. pronoun

A Middle English variant of though.

The plural pronoun of the third person. It stands for a plural noun or pronoun preceding, or in place of one not expressed when pointed out by the situation. It is without gender-forms.

Poss. their. Of or belonging to them: now always preceding the noun, with the value of an attributive adjective.

Poss. theirs. That which belongs to them: always used without the noun, and having the value of a nominative or an objective.

Obj. (acc.), them.

Obj. (dat.), them.

Used for those.

The plural of he, she, or it. They is never used adjectively, but always as a pronoun proper, and sometimes refers to persons without an antecedent expressed. preposition

A group of people or objects previously mentioned. pronoun

People; some people; someone, excluding the speaker. pronoun

Those (used for people) determiner

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

(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.

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

"they" are the people who are accountable for anything that you can't remember the original source for. If you know an interesting proverb or sound peice of advice, you use the term of "they" to attach it to, so when things go horribly wrong from said advice, the imaginary "they" group can take the responsibility off your shoulders. Also a way to seem smart by remembering good advice, without having any hard facts to back it up. Urban Dictionary

What most blacks say when they mean "their" Urban Dictionary

The universal source of evil, a scapegoat. Urban Dictionary

The third person plural pronoun that, through the process of natural language change, has also come to signify a gender-neutral third person singular pronoun. Urban Dictionary

The haters. Popularized by DJ Khaled Urban Dictionary

A mystical god who makes up rules and tells you how to live Urban Dictionary

A corruption of their. Urban Dictionary

"They" are the people who killed kenny. "They" are basterds. Urban Dictionary

How the grammatically-challenged indicate a neutral pronoun, which in English is properly indicated by "he." Urban Dictionary

1. third-person plural nominative pronoun 2. third-person singular non-gendered nominative pronoun Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for They

The word "they" in example sentences

  If they do not start making serious moves towards cutting their deficit,  they are next for a test. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And if you use the word “spiritual” around a dualist then they will assume you mean what *they* mean by it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Republicans, being the PERFECT GROUP that they are, find it reasonable, acceptable and perfectly fine, that they say NO to the President every day; that they find fault with every step he takes, every move he makes.., however, a person says what a zillion people probably think, apologizes profusely, and is sincere about it..they want to hang TODAY! ❋ Unknown (2010)

I am so glad they gave him a cameo in the new one..the new one blows compared to the orginal..but I waS REALLY wondering if they were going to put him in there…poor little guy..they decided to leave him behind for the adventure…he deserves better! ❋ Unknown (2010)

They love the series and some whitehats tell em they gotta do it in three movies and some bullshit tv series..which most likely wouldnt be hbo or the like they cancelled deadwood in three seasons because it was too expensive to produce. network tv adaptation would be a catastrophe and blasphamy..they deny it probably out of respect. ❋ Adam Whitehead (2010)

No one here is really saying they do — problem is that *they* are expecting/demanding non Mexican Americans to give up *theirs* for a day. ❋ Unknown (2010)

 When they come back,  they pay the hotel sitter, then ask you to sit down and tell you in their nice voices that Jesus has come and Grandma is gone. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I could go on and on...they rally around nothing noteworthy yet if rush or beck say bah,bah,bah..they follow them blindly ❋ Unknown (2010)

I doubt that they will cancel unless they mess ith “victor” the does however have too many stity lines and a few too many cast members..they need to cut some of the odd balls.. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I've read the Fablehaven books and they are enjoyable.. also enjoyed the septimus heap books..they both are for young folks but enjoyable just the same.. always a welcome break when the next in the series was released.. ❋ Stephanie (2009)

Anyway this study was cited and trumpeted around the world numerous times as "there is no link between celiac and autism" - but if you look at it -- that's not what the authors say - they said *they* didn't find a link - and given they only had 68 children I'm not entirely sure how they expected to get a result. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Sorority Row? and all that make it good because it has "hot chicks" in it which is fine but it's still a horrible movie plus they cant even act..they had so many bad movies in 2009 so far since this new year they have had some really good movies come out and I hope it continues. mic'dragonslayer ❋ Unknown (2009)

Rollie watched Shannon walk away, thought about going with him, but instead made his way over to the swings, and Bobby gave me a high-five and said, “Nice wipeout, man,” and they all laughed about it, and Cody said, “Shannon's weird,” and Rollie agreed and they  laughed again. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And I criticize them for specifically stating that if they had published the cartoons and violence had resulted, *they* would have been to blame. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And (to respond to a poster below) I'm sorry if I came across as "shut up and let the professionals handle it" --- I don't have any trouble with people saying how they feel or what * they* would like to have happened to Joe (my version is unprintable!). ❋ Unknown (2009)

This is a great country the one I love but the people here sometimes just have to hate…………. and do they find friends in hatred………..they sure do ❋ Unknown (2009)

These are South Indian hijras known as Aravanis, they are staunch devotees of Goddess Yellamma..they beg with dignity, robust full of life..they stay in a group of three or four.. these are beggar hijras of the streets of Mumbai.. ❋ Photographerno1 (2009)

The ladyboys of Mumbai are a nocturnal race , they are birds of the night..they are a rare exotic breed of young teenagers , who have come to terms with their sexuality, an effeminate one which their parents may not be aware of..they dont have the freedom and acceptance as the kathoeys of Thailand. ❋ Photographerno1 (2009)

Both were knowledgeable, creative distinctly apart from the new breed of photographers who want to shoot fashion models the moment they are born from their mothers womb..they want big bucks.. ❋ Photographerno1 (2009)

"[you know what] "they" say, lying only [leads] to more lies" "they" do, do "they"?" "yes, "they" do" "[who the fuck] is this "they" everyone talks about?" "you know....."they"." "they" are pretty fucked up saying obvious shit all the time" ❋ Darkabove (2005)

Jamal: "Them [punk-ass] [suckas] needs to get the [shit out] of THEY ass!" ❋ T. Wilson (2008)

They want me to go to war, they want my [taxes], they want my car, they want me to stop using my car and buy some japanese 1000 [mpg] ugly [pos]. ❋ Kung-Fu Jesus (2004)

If anyone wants [to know] where I've gone, they just need to read [the sign] on [the door]. ❋ Franklin McGee (2004)

They don't want you to [succeed]. They want you [to lose]. Don't let they bring [you down]. ❋ MiLeung (2016)

"they reakon if your hand is [bigger] than [your face] you have [cancer]" ❋ Chrisee T (2012)

Look at those fly [Yolandas] throwin' they [titties] [on glass]. ❋ Adamisaspaz (2003)

[Kyle]:[Oh my god THEY killed kenny]! [Stan]:YOU BASTERDS! ❋ Person Mcguy (2009)

If a student doesn't know that "he" is acceptable in English as a [neutral] [pronoun], then they are ignorant of basic [grammar]. ❋ Ollie The Dog (2003)

I was with a [group] of people, and they said . . . I was with [my best friend] [yesterday], and they said . . . ❋ Emu Sam (2008)

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