This

/ðɪs/ · determiner

Meaning

The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby)..

Definitions by Sense

1. The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby).
2. The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone just mentioned).
3. The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone about to be mentioned).
4. (informal) A known (thing) (used in first mentioning a person or thing that the speaker does not think is known to the audience). Compare with "a certain ...".
5. (of a time reference) Designates the current or next instance.
6. To the degree or extent indicated.
7. The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
8. (philosophy) Something being indicated that is here; one of these.

Example Sentences

This classroom is where I learned to read and write.

Right, boys, as much fun as this night has been, this girl is tired, so I'm gonna hit the hay.

"As far as I can tell, there's been no journalistic interest in these basic issues of why Wikipedia editors make the decisions they do, and how they give effect to them, despite the fact the announcement of the ban was basically worldwide news," wrote Reddit user ronsmith7. Well, ronsmith7, today is your lucky day because this journalist is interested in those issues.

They give the appearance of knowing what they're doing. It's this appearance that lets them get away with so much.

When asked what he wanted for his birthday, he gave this reply: “[…]”

I met this woman the other day who's allergic to wheat. I didn't even know that was possible!

There's just this nervous mannerism that Bob has with his hands, and it drives me crazy.

It's cold this morning.

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