- 1used as the subject or object of a verb or after a preposition to refer to the person or people being spoken or written to You said you knew the way. I thought she told you. Can I sit next to you? I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality).
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- 2used with nouns and adjectives to speak to someone directly You girls, stop talking! You stupid idiot!
- 3used for referring to people in general You learn a language better if you visit the country where it is spoken. It's a friendly place — people come up to you in the street and start talking.
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