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they're vs they are

Both "they're" and "they are" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "They're" is the contraction of "they are" and is commonly used in informal speech and writing. "They are" is the full form and is used in more formal contexts.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

they're

The contraction "they're" is commonly used in informal speech and writing.

Use "they're" as a contraction of "they are" in informal contexts to make the speech or writing more casual and conversational.

Examples:

  • They're going to the party tonight.
  • I think they're coming over later.
  • Impressive, considering they're vegetative.
  • Anyway, they're a species of concern in California.
  • These screens, they're monitoring something.
  • So maybe they're doing it alphabetical.
  • Charlie, they're just roadkill heads.
  • Actually, they're more freeform.
  • And predictably, they're dragging.
  • Because they're profiling two different killers.
  • According to the Randolph, they're in Stratford.
  • That they're synonyms meaning not genuine.
  • Actually, they're compressed light beams.
  • Molly mentioned they're your favorite.
  • Butterfly eggs... they're everywhere.
  • Apparently, they're filming something sensitive.
  • I don't know where they're at.
  • That means they're questioning me...
  • No, they're transfusing platelets.
  • You said they're building something at Thames House.
  • These people, they're just- they're pending.
  • Those patients, they're missing, they're untraceable.

Alternatives:

  • they are

they are

The full form "they are" is used in more formal contexts.

Use "they are" in formal writing or speech where contractions are not appropriate or when you want to emphasize each word separately.

Examples:

  • They are going to the meeting tomorrow.
  • I believe they are the right candidates for the job.
  • Secondly, they are suffering massive discrimination.
  • Viruses and viroids should be considered as viable residues since they are capable of transferring genetic material, although strictly speaking they are not living.
  • I maintain that they are not representative.
  • Bring our brothers what they are owed.
  • Because no matter how painful they are, they are our most valuable possessions.
  • Although they are of sound mind, they are compelled to attend educational institutions established for those with developmental handicaps.
  • I have queijadas, they are Portuguese tarts, and they are fantastic.
  • I think that this shepherd chooses them very carefully for who they are, what they are.
  • You have spent your entire career telling women that if they are single, they are broken.
  • And they are wasting this time.
  • Corpses look human, they are not.
  • The master says they are untested.
  • Starbucks says they are teasing you.
  • Homeland has been informed that they are officially domestic terrorists.
  • Even if they are Harvard debaters.
  • Marylyn and Agnes are fine where they are.
  • Mediator as they are called, are demons.
  • Starfleet thinks they are attempting communication.
  • And yet they are genetically modified products.
  • Consumers must know what they are buying.

Alternatives:

  • they're

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