Definition of them
(Entry 1 of 2)
objective case of they
1
: they sense 1
—used as object of a verb or preposition took them backgave it to them
2
: those
—used especially as antecedent to a relative pronoun the best of them that speak this speech— William Shakespeare —used as the subject of a verb chiefly in nonstandard speech and for humorous effect them is fighting words
them
adjectiveDefinition of them (Entry 2 of 2)
nonstandard
: those
—used chiefly in nonstandard speech and for humorous effect
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The first known use of them was before the 12th century
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