this
this
Definition
this (t̸his)
pronoun pl. these
- the person or thing mentioned or understood this is John; this tastes good
- the thing that is nearer than another referred to as “that” this is larger than that
- the less remote in thought of two contrasted things of the two possibilities, this is more likely than that
- the fact, idea, etc. that is being, or is about to be, mentioned, presented, etc. this convinces us; now hear this
Etymology: ME this, thes < OE thes, masc., this, neut. < base of the demonstrative pron.: see that
adjective pl. these
- designating the person or thing mentioned or understood this man was John; this pie tastes good
- designating the thing that is nearer than the one referred to as “that” this desk is smaller than that one
- designating the less remote in thought of two contrasted things of the two, this possibility is more likely than that
- designating something that is being, or is about to be, mentioned, presented, etc. hear this song; this fact will convince you
- Informal designating a particular but unspecified person or thing there's this lady in Iowa
adverb
to this extent; so it was this big
this
Synonyms
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Synonyms
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pron.
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Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- last: The last time this had happened, Marks was dead, and Sparks was saying goodbye.
Noun used with modifier
- time: The last time this had happened, Marks was dead, and Sparks was saying goodbye.
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