word
They
Thay
/ˈðeɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
they
Dictionary meaning
3rd person nominative singular pronoun, indicating a person who is hypothetical or whose identity is unknown; used with plural verbs.
Examples
- Please tell the person whose car is parked in front of the store that they need to move it.
- This is my housemate, Robin; they live on the 3rd floor.
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