those

[thohz]

pronoun

1. plural of that.

those

/ ðəʊz /

determiner

1. the form of that used before a plural noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of those¹

1300–50; Middle English those, thoos, thas ( e ), variant of tho ( Middle English, Old English thā ), plural of that, by association with Middle English thees, thas ( e ) ( Old English thās ), plural of this

Word History and Origins

Origin of those¹

Old English thās, plural of _this

Idioms and Phrases

see just one of those things; one of those days.

Example Sentences

It would also prevent those whose claims are rejected from challenging decisions in the courts, with appeals instead handled by Home Office officials.

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The party also plans to restrict the grounds for claiming asylum to those facing a threat from the government in their home country, excluding claims from those fleeing conflict or "less tolerant" laws on religion or sexuality.

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On those occasions it was because of an ongoing shoulder issue.

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The conditions are more or less identical to those at every Singapore Grand Prix since its inception in 2008, so the drivers are well used to training to ensure they can cope with the conditions.

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All of those predictions – borne out by every opinion poll over the past two years – have come to pass.

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