The word 'them' functions as a pronoun. This means that it takes the place of a noun.
- What type of word is them?
- Is them a noun or verb?
- What kind of noun is them?
- Is them an adjective or verb?
What type of word is them?
They and them are both pronouns, that is words which are used in place of nouns or noun groups. They and them are always used in place of plural nouns or noun groups in the third person.
Is them a noun or verb?
language note: Them is a third person plural pronoun. Them is used as the object of a verb or preposition. You use them to refer to a group of people, animals, or things.
What kind of noun is them?
the objective case of plural they, used as a direct or indirect object: We saw them yesterday. I gave them the books.
Is them an adjective or verb?
adjective. \ ˈt͟hem \ Definition of them (Entry 2 of 2) nonstandard. : those —used chiefly in nonstandard speech and for humorous effect.