Definition of "they"

Kid-friendly meaning of they, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "they" mean?

they (pronoun) — a word for two or more people, animals, or things.

Part of speechPronoun Syllables1 (they)

Example sentences using "they"

Grade K–2
They are at school.
Grade 3–5
They walked home together because the bus was late.
Grade 6–8
Once they realized the trail had been closed for repairs, they had to backtrack nearly a mile to find another way down.

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