these

plural-noun
UK: /ðiːz/
US: /ðiːz/

  1. The plural of "this"; used to refer to multiple items or people near the speaker or being referred to.

    1. These are my books. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm going to take these documents to the office before leaving today. [ ] [ ]
these adjective

  1. Refers to multiple things or people that are near or being identified by the speaker.

    1. Are these your keys? [ ] [ ]
    2. These shoes are on sale this week so I am going to buy them. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to describe something that the speaker is about to show or mention.

    1. These are the reasons I disagree. [ ] [ ]
    2. These findings suggest a need for more research on the topic to prevent errors. [ ] [ ]
these noun

  1. Refers to the items or people that are present or being discussed.

    1. I want these. [ ] [ ]
    2. Of all the choices, I prefer these to the other options available now. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "these" is /ðiːz/ in British English and /ðiːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "these": "These are my books.". More examples on the page.