Pronunciation: /ɛm/

Definitions of em

pronoun a pronoun is a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

Example Sentences

A1 Can you pass me the salt? I can't reach em.

A2 I saw a cat in the garden and waved at em.

B1 I asked my friend to lend me his notes, but he forgot to bring em.

B2 The teacher gave us a list of books to read, and I've already finished em all.

C1 The company sent out a memo to all employees, informing em of the new policy changes.

C2 When I arrived at the party, I greeted the host and thanked em for inviting me.

Examples of em in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed em medication for the flu.

informal I told em to meet me at the cafe for lunch.

slang I can't believe em actually did that!

figurative His words cut through me like a knife, leaving em feeling hurt and betrayed.

Grammatical Forms of em

past tense

emmed

plural

ems

comparative

more em

superlative

most em

present tense

em

future tense

will em

perfect tense

have emmed

continuous tense

is emming

singular

em

positive degree

em

infinitive

to em

gerund

emming

participle

emmed

Origin and Evolution of em

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'em' originated as a contraction of the word 'them' in Middle English.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'em' evolved to become a colloquial abbreviation for 'them' in informal speech and writing.