the Definition
- 1denoting one or more people or things already mentioned or assumed to be common knowledge
- 2used to point forward to a following qualifying or defining clause or phrase
- 3used to make a generalized reference to something rather than identifying a particular instance
Using the: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "the" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The cat is on the mat.
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I'm going to the store.
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The book that I read was really good.
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The sun is shining today.
Origins of the
from Old English 'thē', originally meaning 'this' or 'that'
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Summary: the in Brief
The word 'the' [ðə] is a definite article used to refer to one or more people or things already mentioned, assumed to be common knowledge, or to make a generalized reference to something. It can also be used to point forward to a following qualifying or defining clause or phrase.
