This
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ðɪs/ · Part of speech determiner
Quick meaning: This is a determiner meaning The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby).
Meaning
The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby).
More Meanings
- The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone just mentioned).
- The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone about to be mentioned).
- (of a time reference) Designates the current or next instance.
- To the degree or extent indicated.
- The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
- (philosophy) Something being indicated that is here; one of these.
- (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 ...".
Example Sentences
It's cold this morning.
This classroom is where I learned to read and write.
When asked what he wanted for his birthday, he gave this reply: “[…]”
There's just this nervous mannerism that Bob has with his hands, and it drives me crazy.
Word Forms
- thises
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whatever, however, exactly, now, present, thereby.
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Sources & Attribution
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