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them Definition

them (t̸hem)

they: [help them; give them the books]: also used as a predicate complement with a linking verb, although this usage is objected to by some [it's them]: often used with a singular antecedent (as everybody, somebody, everyone) [did everybody bring something to read with them?]

Etymology: ME theim < ON, dat. of the demonstrative pron.: see they

them Usage Examples

Object

  • pub: The spacious public areas include a themed pub and a brasserie.
  • menu: Like the Phantom Menace DVD before it, the Clones DVD features menus themed around locations found in the film.
  • bond: For the perfect James Bond themed event book Surely Bassey's '00 heaven ' the show with the Midas touch!
  • bag: Party Bags Filled party bags and boxes available with a choice of quality gifts, deluxe and themed bags also available.
  • discussion: The report also draws on relevant research from Marchmont's themed discussion and workshop on learner support in Autumn 2000.
  • round: Before Foot and Mouth, events were often themed round the cattle and sheep, with the sheep being a particular focus for textiles.

Modifying Another Word

  • often: Before Foot and Mouth, events were often themed round the cattle and sheep, with the sheep being a particular focus for textiles.
them Quotes

Let's be getting at them before they get at us.

—Grace,W(illiam) G(ilbert)