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they

English → English

pron//ðeɪ//

Used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

They are going to the park.

(English) Those people are traveling to the park.

pron//ðeɪ//

Used to refer to a single person whose gender is not specified or is non-binary.

Someone left their bag; I hope they come back for it.

(English) A person forgot their bag; I wish for that person to return.

Entry ID: en:en:they · Source: refined · Type: functionword