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these

these [ eez ]


pron,

adjective 
Definition:
 
plural of "this": the form of "this" used before a plural noun or with a multiple referent
 (pron) These are the people I was telling you about.
 (adj) These delays, along with the paperwork, can be costly for banks.

[ Old English þæs, þās, plural of þes (see this)]
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