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

Maternal health affects almost everyone, and those thinking about pregnancy should be sure to check in with their health care provider to screen for any chronic conditions they may have before getting pregnant, the study authors said.

From Science Daily

The findings reflected an increase in hospital coding for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, gestational diabetes, anemia, depression, serious mental illness and other chronic conditions, especially obesity, even among those giving birth who are younger than 30.

From Science Daily

“And at last, we can say that once again, Los Angeles Unified has overpowered, outperformed, other urban districts across the state” —including, he said, those with lower poverty rates and fewer students who are learning English.

From Los Angeles Times

Across the city, those in the Sense charity shop in Hillsborough Barracks can combine a hunt for vintage items with fresh produce at the Morrisons supermarket next door.

From BBC

It says that last year only a third of those were able to access treatment.

From BBC