English

them

ðem, ðəm, ðɛm, ðʌm
Meaning: those people, things, or animals (object form of they)
Part of Speech: Pronoun Alternative Readings: ðəm, ðɛm, ðʌm

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Example sentences

I gave them the book.
I gave them the book.
Both of them are coming to the party.
Both of them are coming to the party.
He washed the children and dressed them for school.
He washed the children and dressed them for school.
Please skin the tomatoes before you add them to the sauce.
Please skin the tomatoes before you add them to the sauce.
I invited them to my birthday party.
I invited them to my birthday party.

Usage Notes

The object form of the pronoun 'they'. Used after verbs or prepositions.

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