those
Translation
those
Examples
Look at those birds.
Look at those birds.
Those are my keys.
Those are my keys.
Grammar Patterns
((+ plural noun)) to refer to specific things at a distance Look at those birds.
((as pronoun)) to stand for specific things at a distance Those are my keys.
Similar Words
Antonyms: these
Etymology
From Old English 'þās', which was the plural of 'þes' (this). It developed as the plural of 'that'.
Memory Tips
It's the plural of 'that', used for things that are far away. Think 'those over there'.