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- pronunciation:
- thIs
- parts of speech:
- pronoun, adjective, adverb
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pronoun |
| inflections: |
these |
| definition 1: |
the person, thing, or matter that is mentioned, understood, or present.
This is my father.Let's talk about this over a cup of tea. |
| definition 2: |
the person, thing, or matter closer than another in time or space, or the one most in mind.
You take that over there, and I'll take this.- antonyms:
- that
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| definition 3: |
the statement or idea that is about to follow.
Listen to this. |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
used to indicate a person, thing, or matter that is talked about, understood, or present.
This boat is old; will it carry us?Now, this man had five daughters. |
| definition 2: |
used to show that a person, thing, or matter is closer than another in time or space, or more in mind.
This house and that house are alike. |
| definition 3: |
used to refer to something that is about to happen or be told.
Watch this trick, Mom!Listen to this joke. It's really funny. |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
to the degree or extent that is being pointed out.
It is always this cold here.Does it have to take this long? |
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