This: meaning, definitions and examples

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[ รฐษชs ]

Pronoun / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Pronoun

in general

used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced.

Synonyms

it, that, this one

Examples of usage

  • this is my house
  • look at this picture
  • I want this one
Context #2 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น isto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dies

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ini

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ to

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ“ใ‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ce

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๊ฒƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฐุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ to

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ to

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพetta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esto

Word origin

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #9, this is one of the most fundamental words in English. It's absolutely essential to master this word as it forms the backbone of English communication and appears in almost every conversation or text.