these (EN)

determiner, pronoun

determiner “these”

1. (modifies a plural noun) refers to a specific group of things or people close to the speaker
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   These apples are ripe and ready to eat.

pronoun “these”

1. used as a pronoun to identify a specific group of things or people that are understood from the context
   These are not ripe; bring me other.