em
Translation
them
Examples
Give 'em a call.
Give them a call.
I haven't seen 'em today.
I haven't seen them today.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) ((em)) to do something to them Give 'em a call.
Similar Words
Synonyms: them
Etymology
A colloquial shortening of the word 'them'.
Memory Tips
Imagine dropping the 'th' sound from 'them' when speaking quickly, as in 'Give 'em the book'.