Those were his very words.
Those were his very words.
English
those
ðoʊz
Meaning: plural of 'that'; indicating specific things distant from the speaker
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Example sentences
Those are the keys I was looking for.
We have a moral obligation to help those in need.
We have a moral obligation to help those in need.
We need more storage space for all these old boxes.
We need more storage space for all these old boxes.
The museum offers a virtual tour for those who cannot visit in person.
The museum offers a virtual tour for those who cannot visit in person.
She felt nothing but scorn for those who cheated to get ahead.
She felt nothing but scorn for those who cheated to get ahead.
She always tried to lead a virtuous life by helping those in need.
She always tried to lead a virtuous life by helping those in need.
Usage Notes
Used as the plural form of 'that'. It points to things or people that are further away from the speaker.
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