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/ðɪs/
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The person or thing close to the speaker or current in the conversation.
Practice using this in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • It should not take this long.
  • I like this color.
  • Listen to this story.
  • I have never been this tired.
  • This problem needs an answer.

Similar words

exactly
the nearby
current
the present
so
to this extent
this one
the mentioned
coming
the following

Meanings

Nearby person or thing

adjective
reference
neutral
Identifies a person or thing close to the speaker or being pointed out.

Examples

  • This book is mine.
  • Please take this chair.
  • Who is this girl?
  • I like this color.
  • This apple looks fresh.

Similar words

the present
the nearby

Current or coming period

adjective
time
neutral
Identifies the present or next day, week, month, or other time period.

Examples

  • I am free this afternoon.
  • We leave this week.
  • It rained this morning.
  • She starts school this year.
  • Let us meet this Friday.

Similar words

current
coming

Thing being discussed

adjective
discourse
neutral
Identifies a subject just mentioned or about to be described.

Examples

  • This idea could work.
  • I do not agree with this decision.
  • Listen to this story.
  • This problem needs an answer.
  • Remember this rule.

Similar words

the following
the mentioned

The nearby or mentioned one

pronoun
reference
neutral
Stands for a person, thing, or idea near the speaker or in the conversation.

Examples

  • This is my sister.
  • What is this?
  • I want this, please.
  • This is how it works.
  • I cannot believe this.

Similar words

this one
the present thing

To this degree

adverb
degree
neutral
As much as shown or to the degree being discussed.

Examples

  • Can you jump this high?
  • I have never been this tired.
  • The box is only this big.
  • It should not take this long.
  • She was not this angry yesterday.

Similar words

so
to this extent

Strong agreement online

interjection
social media
informal
A short reaction to a shared statement or post, meaning that it deserves attention or agreement.

Examples

  • She shared the advice and wrote, “This.”
  • Under the post, he replied, “This!”
  • “This,” she commented on the article.
  • I saw the photo and simply posted, “This.”
  • They agreed with the message: “This.”

Similar words

exactly
yes

Etymology

From Old English þis, a demonstrative form; its modern plural is these.

FAQ

What does this usually indicate?

A singular person or thing close to the speaker or in the conversation.

What is its plural?

These.

How does this work with time?

It refers to a current or coming period, as in this week.

Can this stand alone?

Yes. It is also a pronoun: “This is mine.”

What does “this high” mean?

To the height being shown or discussed.

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