this

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ðɪs/]

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Senses

1. this (det) — sense 1

Definition: The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby).

Example: This classroom is where I learned to read and write.

2. this (det) — sense 2

Definition: The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby).: Referring to oneself.

Example: Hey, you know what's got two thumbs and really likes brownies? This guy!

3. this (det) — sense 3

Definition: The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone just mentioned).

Example: They give the appearance of knowing what they're doing. It's this appearance that lets them get away with so much.

4. this (adv) — sense 4

Definition: To the degree or extent indicated.

Example: I need this much water.

5. this (pron) — sense 5

Definition: The thing, item, etc. being indicated.

Example: This isn't the item that I ordered.

6. this (noun) — sense 6

Definition: Something being indicated that is here; one of these.

Example: Terms like 'house', 'sphere', 'animal', and 'human' do not refer to other thises distinct from these ones here — they refer to the sort of thing these ones here are.

7. this (intj) — sense 7

Definition: Indicates the speaker's strong approval or agreement with the previous material.

Example: ― I wish trolls could be banned from the forum immediately, without any discussion.
― This!

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