the synonyms

the

modif.

  1. The definite article

    some, a few, a particular one, a special one, a specific one, a certain one, an individual one, this, that, each, every, these, those, the whole, the entire.

  2. Special or unique; often italics

    preeminent, outstanding, particular, unparalleled, unequaled, supreme, unsurpassed, unusual, uncommon, rare, singular, unprecedented, exceptional, one, sole, single, significant, distinguished, especial, specific, choice, individual, peculiar, exceptional, occasional, unfamiliar, strange, spectacular, phenomenal, unheard of, unknown, unattainable, invincible, impregnable, almighty, all-powerful; see also special 1, unique 1.

    Antonyms common*, usual*, ordinary.

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