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What is the difference between word you and they?

The difference between "you" and "they" lies in the number and person they represent:

* "You" is the second person singular or plural. It refers to the person or people being directly addressed.

* Singular: "You are a good student." (talking to one person)

* Plural: "You are all invited to the party." (talking to multiple people)

* "They" is the third person plural. It refers to a group of people or things that are not the speaker or the person being addressed.

* Plural: "They went to the store." (talking about a group of people other than the speaker and listener)

Here's a table summarizing the differences:

| Pronoun | Person | Number | Meaning |

|---|---|---|---|

| You | Second | Singular or Plural | The person or people being addressed |

| They | Third | Plural | A group of people or things other than the speaker and listener |

In simple terms:

* "You" is used when you're talking *directly* to someone.

* "They" is used when you're talking about someone or something *other than* the person you're talking to.

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