ðeɪ Things Doctor Pronoun Bre John Liz Walk

• ‘where are john and liz?’ ‘they went for a walk.’
• they (= the things you are carrying) go on the bottom shelf.
• if anyone arrives late they'll have to wait outside.
• my daughter prefers to see a woman doctor.

they

1. people, animals or things that have already been mentioned or are easily identified
• ‘Where are John and Liz?’ ‘They went for a walk.’
• They (= the things you are carrying) go on the bottom shelf.
2. used instead of he or she to refer to a person whose sex is not mentioned or not known
• If anyone arrives late they'll have to wait outside.
• My daughter prefers to see a woman doctor.
• They have a male nanny for their kids.
• a female racing driver
• Everyone needs to feel he is loved.
• Does everybody know what they want?
• Somebody’s left their coat here.
• I hope nobody’s forgotten to bring their passport with them.
• Everyone knows what’s best for him- or herself.
• If in doubt, ask your doctor. He/she can give you more information.
• A baby cries when he or she is tired
• Babies cry when they are tired.
3. people in general
• The rest, as they say, is history.
4. people in authority or experts
• They cut my water off.
• They now say that red wine is good for you.

Word Origin

• Middle English: from Old Norse their, nominative plural masculine of sá; related to them and their, also to that and the.