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this
pronoun \?this, th?s\
: the person, thing, or idea that is present or near in place, time, or thought or that has just been mentioned
: the thing that is closest to you or that is being shown to you
: the present time
plural these
Full Definition of THIS
1
a (1) : the person, thing, or idea that is present or near in place, time, or thought or that has just been mentioned (2) : what is stated in the following phrase, clause, or discourse “It will be difficult.” “This is true.”
What is the meaning of this?
This is silver and that is gold.
This is my jacket and that's yours.
Origin of THIS: MiddleEnglish, pron. & adjective, from Old English thes (masculine), this (neuter); akin to Old High German dese this, Old English thæt that
First Known Use: before 12th century
Rhymes with THIS bliss, bris, cis, cuisse, dis, Dis, hiss, kiss, miss, sis, Swiss, vis, wis
Adjective
—used to indicate the person, thing, or idea that is present or near in place, time, or thought or that has just been mentioned
—used to indicate the thing that is closest to you or that is being shown to you
—used to indicate the present period of time or a period of time that is near the present time
plural these
Full Definition of THIS
1
a : being the person, thing, or idea that is present or near in place, time, or thought or that has just been mentioned
b : constituting the immediately following part of the present discourse
c : constituting the immediate past or future
d : being one not previously mentioned —used especially in narrative to give a sense of immediacy or vividness
2
: being the nearer at hand or more immediately under observation or discussion
Synonyms
closer, hither, nigher, near
Antonyms
far, farther, further, opposite, other, that
Related Words
fore, forward, front, inside
Near Antonyms
distant, remote, remoter; back, outside
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this adverb \?this\
: to the degree or extent that is suggested in the present situation
: to the degree or extent indicated by a gesture
Full Definition of THIS
: to the degree or extent indicated by something in the immediate context or situation
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Examples of THIS
We've waited this long for the pizza, we might as well stay until it's ready.
I need a nail about this long.
First Known Use of THIS 15th Century
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