- pronunciation:
- th
[or]
thi
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
used in comparisons to show that two things happen at the same time.
The older she gets, the better she sings. |
| definition 2: |
used in comparisons to show extent or degree.
He went on a diet and looks the better for it. |
The words
the and
thee (you) can sometimes sound alike but have different meanings.