this

[ðɪs]

this Definition

  • 1used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced
  • 2referring to a specific thing or situation just mentioned

Using this: Examples

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

  • Example

    This is my favorite book.

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    I don't like this kind of music.

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    This is the house that I grew up in.

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    I can't believe this just happened!

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    I need this to be done by tomorrow.

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Summary: this in Brief

The word 'this' [ðɪs] is a pronoun used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced. It can also refer to a specific thing or situation just mentioned, as in 'This is my favorite book.'

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