Cool MateMeaning of Them
used when referring to people, animals or things as the object of a verb or preposition, or after the verb be
In simple words: A word used to refer to people or things that are not you or I.
Them in a sentence
- Tell them the news.
- What are you doing with those matches? Give them to me.
- Did you eat all of them?
- It's them.
- If anyone comes in before I get back, ask them to wait.
How to use Them
Used to refer to a group of people or things. It's informal in some contexts. Avoid using it as a singular pronoun.
Grammar pattern
pronoun + subject/object
Memory hint
Think of 'them' like 'the elm tree' — it's about what is around us.
Related words
Collocations with Them
- tell them
- show them
- get to them
Synonyms for Them
- they
- those
- themselves
Common mistakes with Them
- Confused with 'those' when referring to people.
- Using 'them' as a singular pronoun in formal writing.
- Mixing up 'them' with 'they' in subject vs. object position.
Them appears in
More words like Them
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To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Them
What does Them mean?
A word used to refer to people or things that are not you or I.
What is the definition of Them?
used when referring to people, animals or things as the object of a verb or preposition, or after the verb be
How do you use Them in a sentence?
Tell them the news.
Can you give another example of Them?
What are you doing with those matches? Give them to me.
What are synonyms for Them?
Common alternatives include they, those, themselves.
What is the opposite of Them?
Opposite meanings include us, we.
What words go with Them?
It commonly pairs with tell them, show them, get to them.
What are common mistakes when using Them?
Confused with 'those' when referring to people. Using 'them' as a singular pronoun in formal writing. Mixing up 'them' with 'they' in subject vs. object position.
How do you pronounce Them?
US: /["/ðəm//ðem/"]/, UK: /["/ðəm//ðem/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Them?
Used to refer to a group of people or things. It's informal in some contexts. Avoid using it as a singular pronoun.
What CEFR level is Them?
"Them" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.