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Say it like this: /ˈðɪs/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does this mean?
detThe (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby).
“This classroom is where I learned to read and write.”
Referring to oneself.
“Hey, you know what's got two thumbs and really likes brownies? This guy!”
The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone just mentioned).
“They give the appearance of knowing what they're doing. It's this appearance that lets them get away with so much.”
advTo the degree or extent indicated.
“I need this much water.”
pronThe thing, item, etc. being indicated.
“This isn't the item that I ordered.”
nounSomething being indicated that is here; one of these.
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