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them (t̸hem)

pronoun

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

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them Usage Examples

Object

  • pub: The spacious public areas include a themed pub and a brasserie.

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.
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them quotes

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

-Grace,W(illiam) G(ilbert)

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