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They vs. It

They

/ðeɪ/
A word used to refer to a group of people, things, or animals already mentioned or easily identified.

Examples:

They look happy.We can see them from here,' said Bobbie.He awoke refreshed, and they continued their journey.

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

It

/ɪt/
Used to refer to a thing, animal, or situation previously mentioned or easily identified.

Examples:

It is you.Well, its very kind of him, and I thank him heartily.'It's all off.'

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • It is used to refer to a singular thing or a non-specific subject. Think of it as something you can usually point to, like an object or animal.
  • They is used for multiple people or objects, or to refer to a person whose gender is unknown or to be non-binary.
  • A quick way to remember is using it when talking about one and they when talking about more than one.
  • Visualize it with a single item in a picture and they with a group of items or people.
  • Remember, it relates to singular and they relates to plural or gender neutrality.
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