these
Translation
these
Examples
These apples are red.
These apples are red.
These are my friends.
These are my friends.
Grammar Patterns
these + [plural noun] (used to identify specific plural items near you) These apples are red.
These are... (used as a pronoun to identify people or things near you) These are my friends.
Similar Words
Synonyms: those (in some contexts); Antonyms: that, those
Etymology
From Old English 'þæs', the plural of 'þes' (this).
Memory Tips
'These' is the plural of 'this'. Use it for multiple items that are close to you. 'Those' is for items far away.