Synonyms for

Thou

Verb / ðaʊ / Another word for thou — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Thou is an old-fashioned way of saying 'you', used mainly in literature or when speaking to God.

Synonyms & similar words

k yard thousand grand onethousand g chiliad m you thee thine thyself ye yourself yourselves you-all thou-yourself thou-thee thou-art thou-shalt thou-wilt thou-hast thou-mayest thou-dost thou-canst thou-lovest thou-knowest thou-speaketh

Synonyms by register

Informal

you

Literary

thee

Antonyms

you he she they we one

Common collocations

  • thou art
  • thou shalt
  • thou dost
  • thou hast
  • thou mayst
  • thou canst
  • thou wilt

Word family

Usage note

Thou is an archaic second-person singular pronoun, used primarily in older literature and religious texts. Its modern equivalent is 'you'.

Example sentences

  1. Thou art my beloved son.
  2. I will not let thou go.
  3. Thou art a brave warrior.
  4. Thou shall not steal.
  5. What wilt thou do today?

Quotes

  • 'Thou art the sun of other stars.' - Percy Bysshe Shelley
  • 'Thou shouldst eat to live; not live to eat.' - Socrates
  • 'Thou art not thyself; For thou exist'st on many a thousand grains.' - William Shakespeare

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