This: meaning, definitions and examples
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this
[ รฐษชs ]
in general
used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced.
Synonyms
it, that, this one.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| this |
Used to refer to something close in space or time, or something just mentioned.
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| this one |
Used to specify one particular item or person from a group, emphasizing its selection among others.
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| that |
Used to refer to something further away in space or time, or something previously mentioned.
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| it |
Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified. Usually a neutral pronoun.
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Examples of usage
- this is my house
- look at this picture
- I want this one
indicating that something is present or near
to the degree or extent indicated or understood; as much
Examples of usage
- if you take this long, you'll be late
- she was never this good before
Translations
Translations of the word "this" in other languages:
๐ต๐น isto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเคน
๐ฉ๐ช dies
๐ฎ๐ฉ ini
๐บ๐ฆ ัะต
๐ต๐ฑ to
๐ฏ๐ต ใใ
๐ซ๐ท ce
- cet
- cette
๐ช๐ธ esto
๐น๐ท bu
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฐุง
๐จ๐ฟ toto
๐ธ๐ฐ to
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ to
- ta
- ta
๐ฎ๐ธ รพetta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ bu
๐ฒ๐ฝ esto
Etymology
The word 'this' originated from the Old English word 'รพes' which means 'this, this one'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to indicate a specific person, thing, or idea that is close at hand or being referred to. Over time, 'this' has become a commonly used pronoun and adverb in everyday language.