Synonyms for
These
Definition
used to refer to specific things or people that are nearby or have already been mentioned
Synonyms & similar words
Antonyms
Common collocations
- these days
- these times
- these people
- these things
- these issues
- these problems
- these questions
- these matters
Word family
adjective this
Usage note
'These' is the plural form of 'this', used to refer to things or people close at hand. It is often contrasted with 'those'.
Example sentences
- These shoes are too small for me.
- These flowers are beautiful.
- These are the books I need for class.
- These cookies taste amazing!
- These are my favorite socks to wear.
Quotes
"These are the seasons of emotion, and like the winds, they rise and fall." - Led Zeppelin
"These violent delights have violent ends." - William Shakespeare
"These woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep." - Robert Frost