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them
The word functions as the objective case of "they," meaning it is used when the referent is the receiver of an action or follows a preposition. It is essential to distinguish it from "they," which is used as the subject of a sentence.
In modern English, "them" is widely used as a singular pronoun to refer to a person whose gender is unknown, unspecified, or non-binary. This "singular them" is common in both spoken and written English to avoid the clunky "him or her" construction. While some traditionalists once viewed this as grammatically incorrect, it is now accepted by most major style guides and is the standard for inclusive language.
When used in the singular sense, "them" still follows the grammatical patterns of a plural pronoun. For example, one would say "I saw them and they were happy," even if referring to a single individual. This creates a distinction between grammatical number (plural) and semantic number (singular).
Meanings
Examples
I have the reports and I will send them to you now.
Tell them that the meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow.
If a student is late, please ask them to sign in at the front desk.
The tourists are lost and need someone to help them.
I saw the cookies on the counter and ate them all.
Someone left their umbrella here, so I will keep them safe until they return.
The detective searched for the suspects but could not locate them.