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pronoun \ˈthis, thəs\ plural these \ˈthēz\
Definition of THIS
1
a (1) : the person, thing, or idea that is present or near in place, time, or thought or that has just been mentioned <these are my hands> (2) : what is stated in the following phrase, clause, or discourse <I can only say this: it wasn't here yesterday> b : this time or place <expected to return before this>
2
a : the one nearer or more immediately under observation or discussion <this is iron and that is tin> b : the one more recently referred to
See Examples of THIS
- This is my favorite T-shirt.
- Anything would be better than this.
- “What's this right here?” “It's a very rare gold coin.”
- Would you take a look at this, please?
- All of this is mine.
- This is the most fun I've had in years!
- “It will be difficult.” “This is true.”
- What is the meaning of this?
- This is silver and that is gold.
- This is my jacket and that's yours.
Origin of THIS
Middle English, pron. & adjective, from Old English thes (masculine), this (neuter); akin to Old High German dese this, Old English thæt that
First Known Use: before 12th century
2this
adjective plural these
Definition of THIS
1
a : being the person, thing, or idea that is present or near in place, time, or thought or that has just been mentioned <this book is mine> <early this morning> b : constituting the immediately following part of the present discourse c : constituting the immediate past or future <friends all these years> d : being one not previously mentioned —used especially in narrative to give a sense of immediacy or vividness <then this guy runs in> <had this urge to go shopping>
2
: being the nearer at hand or more immediately under observation or discussion <this car or that one>
Examples of THIS
- <some of the best restaurants are on this side of town>
First Known Use of THIS
before 12th century
3this
adverb \ˈthis\Definition of THIS
: to the degree or extent indicated by something in the immediate context or situation <didn't expect to wait this long>
Examples of THIS
- We've waited this long for the pizza, we might as well stay until it's ready.
- I need a nail about this long.
First Known Use of THIS
15th century
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