Those: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when referring to specific items or people that are not near the speaker or already mentioned in detail.

• Those shoes are mine
• I remember those days fondly

Use when referring to a specific item or idea that is usually at a distance from the speaker in time or space, or already mentioned.

• That car is very expensive
• Remember that time we went to the beach?

Use when talking about specific items or people that are close to the speaker in physical space or time.

• These cookies are delicious
• These are my friends

Use as a pronoun to refer to a group of people or things already mentioned or understood in the context.

• They went to the park
• The books are on the table; they are for you

Used to refer to people or things that are at a distance, either physically or in time, from both the speaker and the listener. It's often used when talking about something in the past or in another place.

• Those shoes over there are mine.
• I remember those days when we used to play in the park.

Used to refer to a specific thing or person that is not very close to either the speaker or the listener in the current conversation. Often, it's used to introduce a clause.

• That book on the shelf is mine.
• I heard that you are moving to another city.

Used to refer to multiple items or people that are close to the speaker in distance or time. It often implies something current or nearby.

• These apples are delicious.
• Take a look at these documents and let me know what you think.

Employed when referring to a particular item, person, or detail that is clearly defined or identified. It emphasizes precision.

• I need a specific kind of paint for this project.
• Can you give me the specific time he called?