determiner

[dɪˈtɜːmɪnə(r)]

determiner Definition

a word used before a noun to indicate which things or people are being referred to. Determiners include 'the', 'this', and 'some'..

Using determiner: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "determiner" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The determiners 'a' and 'an' are used to refer to any member of a general class.

  • Example

    This is the book that I was telling you about.

  • Example

    Some of the students in the class are from other countries.

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Summary: determiner in Brief

A 'determiner' [dɪˈtɜːmɪnə(r)] is a word that comes before a noun and indicates which things or people are being referred to. Examples of determiners include 'the', 'this', and 'some'.