det
this
thihs
det
1
Used to point to something or someone nearby or just mentioned.
"This book belongs to my sister."
"This is the house we grew up in."
pron
1
The person or thing being pointed out or referred to.
"This is exactly what I was looking for."
How to Use This
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPoints to something close by, or something already being talked about.
Common mistake
Use "this" for something near or currently in focus, and "that" for something farther away or previously mentioned.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
these plural, these plural, thises plural
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Etymology
From Old English þis, an ancient Germanic demonstrative — the "near" counterpart to "that".