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

There were those early games - played four, lost four, goals for one, goals against 13.

From BBC

"I won't say that our project is better than those clubs, obviously it's different," said the 30-year-old.

From BBC

For those who have worked with her, they believe this money will be justified with her performances on the pitch and that she will use the price tag as motivation.

From BBC

"Since leaving Penn State she has put herself out there and put herself in uncomfortable situations and I think through those she was able to really grow and develop."

From BBC

But in terms of the candor and the rhythm that we have with each other, it’s just kind of feels like one of those universe once-in-a-lifetime things.

From Los Angeles Times