How to use Them in a sentence? Understand with Examples
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By Muazma Batool & Muneeza Rehman — Updated on September 29, 2023
"Them" is a pronoun used in the English language to refer to certain people, animals, or things previously mentioned or easily identified. It's commonly used as the object of a verb or preposition to represent a group in the third person.
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Them Example Sentences
We invited them to join us for dinner.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
I miss them when they are not around.
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Emery
Jun 20, 2023
The paintings attracted them from the moment they saw them.
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Joshua
Jun 20, 2023
Despite the difficulties, them persevering paid off.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
Did you show them the photo album?
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Aaliyah
Jun 20, 2023
We baked cookies and delivered them to our neighbors.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
They have some amazing skills; I learned a lot from them.
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Aaliyah
Jun 20, 2023
Them being here makes the reunion complete.
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Jaxson
Jun 20, 2023
Are you planning to send them a message?
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
Are they going to lend them the car for the weekend?
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
Their pet was a delight to them.
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Delilah
Jun 20, 2023
Them not knowing about the surprise made it more fun.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
Despite them being late, the event went on smoothly.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
Their faces lit up when they saw them, a box full of toys.
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Adam
Jun 20, 2023
We purchased the tickets and gave them to the kids.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
They made it through the challenges and I am so proud of them.
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Zoe
Jun 20, 2023
Have you informed them about the schedule change?
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Joshua
Jun 20, 2023
I can't believe them ignoring the instructions resulted in such chaos.
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Joshua
Jun 20, 2023
I made a sandwich for them.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
Handing them the keys, I felt a sense of relief.
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Joshua
Jun 20, 2023
Please give them their jackets before they leave.
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Aurora
Jun 20, 2023
Don't tell them the secret until the right time comes.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
Could you pass them this note from me?
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Adam
Jun 20, 2023
Them joining us for the trip will be fun.
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Cameron
Jun 20, 2023
I saw them standing at the end of the road, looking lost.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
The sun glinted off them, those tall glass skyscrapers.
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Delilah
Jun 20, 2023
We sent them a basket of fresh fruits.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
They brought a cake with them for the party.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
I took a picture of them at the event.
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Zoe
Jun 20, 2023
My dog wagged its tail when it saw them at the door.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
Keep them in your thoughts during these tough times.
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Delilah
Jun 20, 2023
Them standing up for their rights was inspiring.
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Adam
Jun 20, 2023
Did you explain to them the significance of this event?
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Aurora
Jun 20, 2023
If you see them, remind them about the meeting.
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Jaxson
Jun 20, 2023
Tell them not to worry about the expenses.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
You have to introduce them to the new software.
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Jaxson
Jun 20, 2023
I showed them the new book I was reading.
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Adrian
Jun 20, 2023
Them winning the competition was an unexpected surprise.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
Remember to return them the books you borrowed.
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Aaliyah
Jun 20, 2023
They sent them a thank-you card after the event.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
Do not let them cross the road alone.
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Adrian
Jun 20, 2023
It was nice of them to bring a gift.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
Make sure you hand them the correct documents.
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Jaxson
Jun 20, 2023
I hope them realizing their mistake helps them improve.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
Have you given them the invitation to the party?
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Adrian
Jun 20, 2023
I was delighted to hear them sing at the concert.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
When you meet them, don't forget to give my regards.
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Zoe
Jun 20, 2023
Them being part of the team makes us stronger.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
It's imperative for them to understand the importance of this decision.
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Cameron
Jun 20, 2023
Them attending the seminar will be beneficial.
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Jaxson
Jun 20, 2023
We should make them feel welcome at the party.
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Muazma Batool
Jun 20, 2023
Them knowing about the surprise didn't spoil the excitement.
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Cameron
Jun 20, 2023
Them Definitions
Used to refer to a specific group of people.
I am going to give them a piece of my mind.
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Muazma Batool
Sep 29, 2023
Used as the subject of a verb to refer to people in general.
As the saying goes, Them's the breaks.
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Muazma Batool
Sep 29, 2023
Used to emphasize a particular group or type of people.
If you ask them, they always have a solution.
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Cameron
Sep 29, 2023
Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
I saw them at the mall.
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Muazma Batool
Sep 29, 2023
Idioms & Phrases with Them
Tell them off
To scold or reprimand someone for their behavior.
The teacher had to tell them off for disrupting the class.
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Jaxson
Jul 28, 2023
Them and us
A situation where there is a clear division between two opposing groups.
In times of conflict, it's easy to see everything as 'them and us'.
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Adam
Jul 28, 2023
Give them the cold shoulder
To intentionally ignore or be distant towards someone.
After the argument, she gave them the cold shoulder.
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Muazma Batool
Jul 28, 2023
Against them
To be in opposition or disagreement with someone or their ideas.
In the debate, she argued against them on the issue of climate change.
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Cameron
Jul 28, 2023
Let them eat cake
An indifferent or unsympathetic response to someone's complaints or misfortunes.
When they complained about the lack of dessert, the chef said, 'Let them eat cake.'
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Muazma Batool
Jul 28, 2023
Prove them wrong
To demonstrate that someone's negative expectations or beliefs about you are incorrect.
She worked hard to prove them wrong about her abilities.
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Aurora
Jul 28, 2023
Beating them at their own game
To defeat or outsmart someone using their own methods or strategies.
He surprised everyone by beating them at their own game in the chess tournament.
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Adam
Jul 28, 2023
Stick it to them
To retaliate or get revenge on someone who has caused harm.
He was determined to stick it to them after they mistreated him.
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Muazma Batool
Jul 28, 2023
Take them down a peg
To humble or deflate someone's arrogance or pride.
His success made him arrogant, so his friends took him down a peg.
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Delilah
Jul 28, 2023
By them, for them
Something that is created or done specifically to benefit a particular group of people.
The charity event was organized by them, for them.
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Muazma Batool
Jul 28, 2023
Spare them the details
To avoid giving all the specifics of a situation, often to protect someone's feelings.
She spared them the details of her unpleasant experience.
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Muazma Batool
Jul 28, 2023
Stand up to them
To confront or resist someone who is trying to control or bully you.
She found the courage to stand up to them and demand fair treatment.
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Adrian
Jul 28, 2023
Them and their big ideas
A humorous or sarcastic way of referring to someone who constantly shares ambitious or impractical plans.
Oh, here comes them and their big ideas again!
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Aurora
Jul 28, 2023
Them Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rule for using 'them' in a sentence?
When using "them" in a sentence, it's important to ensure that it's clear to what or to whom "them" refers. "Them" usually refers to a group of people, things, or ideas that have already been mentioned in the discourse, and it must agree in number with the antecedent it is replacing.
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Muneeza Rehman
Jun 27, 2023
What sentence starts with them?
A sentence that starts with "them" could be "Them winning the game was unexpected."
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Muazma Batool
Jun 27, 2023
What is a simple sentence for them?
A simple sentence using "them" might be "I saw them at the park."
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Cameron
Jun 27, 2023
What is an example of them?
An example of a sentence using "them" is "We gave them the tickets for the concert."
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Cameron
Jun 27, 2023
Can 'them' be used to refer to singular subjects?
Yes, in certain cases, "them" can be used to refer to singular subjects. It's often used in this way to refer to a person when their gender is unknown or unspecified, as in "Someone left their hat. I hope they come back for them."
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Muazma Batool
Jun 27, 2023
How do you use them in a sentence?
"Them" is a pronoun that can replace the names of specific groups or things previously mentioned in a conversation or a piece of writing. For instance, "The books are on the table. Please move them to the shelf."
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Muazma Batool
Jun 27, 2023
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