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We vs. They

We

/wi/
Used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people.

Examples:

We are together.Lustig has welded us together in sweat.We can see them from here,' said Bobbie.

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

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

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • We includes the speaker as part of the group, while they does not include the speaker in the group referred to.
  • Think of we as a team you are a part of, while they is a team you are outside of.
  • Use we when you want to express actions or emotions shared with others; use they when referring to others' actions or emotions that do not involve you.
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