Meaning of the word "the ones" in English

What does "the ones" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

the ones

US /ðə wʌnz/
UK /ðə wʌnz/

Pronoun

used to refer to specific people or things that have already been mentioned or are easily identifiable

Example:
I prefer the red apples over the ones that are green.
These shoes are too small; I need bigger ones.