they

they
they [ ðeı ] pronoun ***
They is used as the subject of a verb:
They killed him.
In formal English they can also be used after the verb to be, especially before a relative clause:
It is they who are telling lies.
1. ) used for referring to a group of people or things that have already been mentioned or that are already known about:
I called her parents because I knew they were worried.
It's hard to choose. They're all very nice.
2. ) used instead of he or she, especially when you are referring back to a word such as everyone, someone, or anyone :
We should give everyone a chance to say what they think.
3. ) used for referring to people in general:
they say/call/think etc.: They used to call her the Iron Lady.
4. ) used for referring to a government, an organization, or a group of people in authority:
They're going to ban logging in the region.
=> HE, THEM

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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