these
/ðiz/
determiner
- Used to refer to specific people or things that are near in distance, time, or thought (plural of 'this').
- These books on the table are mine.
- I have read these articles before.
- These days, everyone uses smartphones.
pronoun
- Used to refer to specific people or things already mentioned or easily identified (plural of 'this').
- I don't like these; I prefer the blue ones.
- These belong to my sister.
- These are the best cookies I've ever tasted.