They vs. Thay — Which is Correct Spelling?
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Which is correct: They or Thay
How to spell They?
They
Correct Spelling
Thay
Incorrect Spelling
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They Definitions
In Modern English, they is a third-person pronoun.
Used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
The two men could get life sentences if they are convicted
Used to refer to a person of unspecified gender
Ask a friend if they could help
(the third-person plural nominative) A group of entities previously mentioned.
Fred and Jane? They just arrived.
Dogs may bark if they want to be fed.
Plants wilt if they are not watered.
I have a car and a truck, but they are both broken.
A single person, previously mentioned, but typically not if previously named and identified as male or female, especially if of unknown or (since 21st century) non-binary gender.
They requested a seat at Friday's performance but didn't say if they preferred the balcony or the floor.
If someone enters the restricted area, they are required to present identification.
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(indefinite pronoun, vague meaning) People; some people; people in general; someone, excluding the speaker.
They say it’s a good place to live.
They didn’t have computers in the old days.
They should increase our wages.
Ha, you believe the moon is real? That's just what they want you to think.
There especially as an expletive subject of be.
The, those.
Their.
The plural of he, she, or it. They is never used adjectively, but always as a pronoun proper, and sometimes refers to persons without an antecedent expressed.
Jolif and glad they went unto here [their] restAnd casten hem [them] full early for to sail.
They of Italy salute you.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness.
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