you
The plural of "you" is also you. English uses the same word for one person and for many.
Meaning: the person or people being spoken to (noun)
What mistakes should you avoid?
Standard English uses you for one person and for many. To make the plural clear, speakers add words: you all, you guys, y'all in the southern United States and youse in parts of Ireland, Britain and Australia.
Did you know?
- Young children learning English often say mouses and foots. They are applying the -s rule to every noun, which shows they have learned the rule itself.
Examples in context
- You are all welcome.The singular sentence is the same.
- Thank you all for coming.Singular: Thank you for coming.
