this

pronoun

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\ ˈt͟his

, t͟həs \

plural these\ ˈt͟hēz

Definition of this

(Entry 1 of 3)

1a(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

2a : the one nearer or more immediately under observation or discussion this is iron and that is tin

b : the one more recently referred to

this

adjective

plural these

Definition of this (Entry 2 of 3)

1a : 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 inhad this urge to go shopping

2 : being the nearer at hand or more immediately under observation or discussion this car or that one

this

adverb

\ ˈt͟his

Definition of this (Entry 3 of 3)

: to the degree or extent indicated by something in the immediate context or situation didn't expect to wait this long

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Synonyms & Antonyms for this

Synonyms: Adjective

Antonyms: Adjective

Examples of this in a Sentence

Pronoun 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. Adjective some of the best restaurants are on this side of town Adverb We've waited this long for the pizza, we might as well stay until it's ready. I need a nail about this long. See More

Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb The industry also expected it, just not this quickly, not in the third year of a complete rebuild of one of baseball’s last old-school franchises. — Dylan Hernández Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2021 But even a powerhouse like Rhimes cannot do all this alone. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Nov. 2021 To some of his peers, however, even that much time with a mostly healthy roster this late in the season feels like a luxury. — Houston Mitchell Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2021 To some of his peers, however, even that much time with a mostly healthy roster this late in the season feels like a luxury. — Houston Mitchell Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2021 To some of his peers, however, even that much time with a mostly healthy roster this late in the season feels like a luxury. — Houston Mitchell Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2021 To some of his peers, however, even that much time with a mostly healthy roster this late in the season feels like a luxury. — Houston Mitchell Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2021 To some of his peers, however, even that much time with a mostly healthy roster this late in the season feels like a luxury. — Houston Mitchell Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2021 To some of his peers, however, even that much time with a mostly healthy roster this late in the season feels like a luxury. — Houston Mitchell Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2021 See More

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this

pronoun

\ ˈt͟his

plural these\ ˈt͟hēz \

Kids Definition of this

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : the one nearer I believe this is your book and that is mine.

2 : the person, thing, or idea that is present or near in place, time, or thought or that has just been mentioned This is where it happened. This is your last chance.

this

adjective

plural these

Kids Definition of this (Entry 2 of 3)

1 : being the one present, near in place, time, or thought or that has just been mentioned this morning We've been friends all these years.

2 : being the one nearer Are you reading this book or that one?

this

adverb

\ ˈt͟his

Kids Definition of this (Entry 3 of 3)

1 : to the degree suggested by something in the present situation I didn't expect to wait this long.

2 : to the extent shown (as with the hands) I need a nail this long.