they
/ðeɪ/
Translation
Stands for two or more people or things already mentioned, when they are the subject of the sentence.
Examples
friends are kind, help .
"They" stands for the friends so you do not name them again.
live big city.
"They" is used for more than one person.
Where are books? are shelf.
"They" can also stand for things, not only people.
Used in
Stories
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