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determiner strongUK /ðiː/ weakUK /ðə/ UK /ði/ The is used as the definite article before a noun. 1 used when you are referring to a particular thing or person that has already been mentioned or is already known aboutHave you locked the door? I have to look after the children. A nurse brought me some bread and coffee, but the bread was stale and the coffee tasted of soap. Synonyms and related words 1a used when it is obvious which one you are referring to because there is only oneThe sun was hidden behind a cloud. I’ll meet you outside the main entrance. Synonyms and related words 1b used when you are referring to familiar things that people deal with regularlyI looked up at the ceiling. Suddenly all the lights went out. a place to shelter from the wind and the rain Synonyms and related words
Use the before words such as ‘school’, ‘university’, and ‘prison’ when you are referring to a particular building: Inspectors will be visiting the school next week. Do not use the when you are referring to the institution in general: Her husband has been sent to prison for three years. In American English, however, the is used with ‘hospital’ for referring to the institution in general: She was admitted to the hospital with minor head injuries.
2 used before a singular noun when making a general statement about people or things of a particular typeThe average university student is not very interested in politics. People have come to depend on the car as their only means of transport. Synonyms and related words
Do not use the when you are talking about travelling by a particular form of transport: We went by plane.
3 used when referring to a part of a particular thingTake the top of the piece of paper and fold it so that it is even with the bottom. Synonyms and related words 3a used when referring to parts of the bodyHe has a gunshot wound in the neck. Synonyms and related words
4 used before dates or periods of timeThe next day he flew back to Paris. the 1930s/the eighties etc: popular music of the 1960s Synonyms and related words 5 used when explaining which person or thing you are referring toWho was the actor who played Romeo? We live in the house with green shutters. We shall be interviewing Peter Carey, the author. Synonyms and related words 6 used before a noun that refers to an action, especially when it is followed by ‘of’the destruction of a whole city the death of Princess Diana the burning of several houses Synonyms and related words 7 used before the names of seas, rivers, deserts, or groups of mountains Synonyms and related words 7a used before the names of large public buildings Synonyms and related words
Words used in the names of buildings
The is not usually used before the names of individual mountains: Mount Everest The is not usually used before the names of streets, towns, countries, states, or continents: My parents live in Kenya. There are a few exceptions, for example: the Sudanthe United Statesthe Hague
8 used before an adjective to form a noun when you are referring to the type of thing that is described by the adjectivethe impossible/supernatural/unthinkable etc: Are we attempting to achieve the impossible? a belief in the supernatural Synonyms and related words 9 used before superlative adjectives and words such as ‘first’, ‘second’, ‘next’, and ‘last’It was the first time I’d ever met a real live film star. Synonyms and related words 10 used before an adjective to form a plural noun when you are referring to people of a particular type or people from a particular countrythe rich/poor/young/unemployed etc: a policy of taxing the rich to help the poor the French/British/Japanese etc: The Japanese eat a lot of seafood. Synonyms and related words 10a used before a plural name when you are referring to members of a particular familyShe’s been living with the Wilsons for nearly three months. Synonyms and related words
Do not use the before a person’s name when it is used in the possessive: The car was parked in front of Jim’s house.
11 usually in negativesused when saying whether there is enough of something for a particular purposeHe didn’t have the strength to go on fighting. I’d like to start my own business – that’s what I’d do if I had the money. Synonyms and related words 12 used when you are saying what type of musical instrument someone plays Synonyms and related words 13 UK /ðiː/used when a particular person, thing, or place that you are referring to is the famous one, or is the best or most fashionable‘The man’s name was Alfred Hitchcock.’ ‘Not the Alfred Hitchcock?’ For night-life, Juan-les-Pins is definitely the place. Synonyms and related words 14 used before the name of a dish when ordering food, especially in an expensive restaurantI’d like the salmon, please. Synonyms and related words
Do not use the before the names of meals: Dinner is at 7.30.What are we having for lunch?
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determiner strongUS /ði/ weakUS /ðə/ US /ði/ The is used as the definite article before a noun. 1 used when you are referring to a particular thing or person that has already been mentioned or is already known aboutHave you locked the door? I have to take care of the children. A nurse brought me some bread and coffee, but the bread was stale and the coffee tasted like soap. Synonyms and related words 1a used when it is obvious which one you are referring to because there is only oneI’ll meet you outside the main entrance. The sun was hidden behind a cloud. Synonyms and related words 1b used when you are referring to familiar things that people deal with regularlyI looked up at the ceiling. Suddenly all the lights went out. a place to shelter from the wind and the rain Synonyms and related words
Use the before words such as “school,” “college,” and “prison” when you are referring to a particular building: Inspectors will be visiting the school next week. The is not usually used when you are referring to the institution in general: Her husband has been sent to prison for three years. In American English, however, the is used with “hospital” for referring to the institution in general: She was admitted to the hospital with minor head injuries.
2 used before a singular noun when making a general statement about people or things of a particular typePeople have come to depend on the automobile as their only means of transportation. The average university student is not very interested in politics. Synonyms and related words
Do not use the when you are talking about traveling by a particular form of transportation: We went by airplane.
3 used when referring to a part of a particular thingTake the top of the piece of paper and fold it so that it is even with the bottom. Synonyms and related words 3a used when referring to parts of the bodyHe has a gunshot wound in the neck. Synonyms and related words
4 used before dates or periods of timeThe next day he flew back to Paris. the 1930s/the eighties etc.: popular music of the 1960s Synonyms and related words 5 used when explaining which person or thing you are referring toWho was the actor who played Romeo? We live in the house with green shutters. We will be interviewing Peter Carey, the author. Synonyms and related words 6 used before a noun that refers to an action, especially when it is followed by “of”the destruction of a whole city the death of Princess Diana the burning of several houses Synonyms and related words 7 used before the names of oceans, rivers, deserts, or groups of mountains Synonyms and related words 7a used before the names of large public buildings Synonyms and related words
Words used in the names of buildings
The is not usually used before the names of individual mountains: Mount Rushmore The is not usually used before the names of streets, cities, countries, states, or continents: My parents live in Florida. There are a few exceptions, for example: the United Statesthe Hague
8 used before an adjective to form a noun when you are referring to the type of thing that is described by the adjectivethe impossible/supernatural/unthinkable etc.: Are we attempting to achieve the impossible? a belief in the supernatural Synonyms and related words 9 used before superlative adjectives and words such as “first,” “second,” “next,” and “last”It was the first time I’d ever met a real live movie star. Synonyms and related words 10 used before an adjective to form a plural noun when you are referring to people of a particular type or people from a particular countrythe rich/poor/young/unemployed etc.: a policy of taxing the rich to help the poor the French/British/Japanese etc.: The Japanese eat a lot of seafood. Synonyms and related words 10a used before a plural name when you are referring to members of a particular familyShe’s been living with the Wilsons for nearly three months. Synonyms and related words
Do not use the before a person’s name when it is used in the possessive: The car was parked in front of Jim’s house.
11 usually in negativesused when saying whether there is enough of something for a particular purposeHe didn’t have the strength to go on fighting. I’d like to start my own business – that’s what I’d do if I had the money. Synonyms and related words 12 used when you are saying what type of musical instrument someone plays Synonyms and related words 13 US /ði/used when a particular person, thing, or place that you are referring to is the famous one, or is the best or most fashionable“The man’s name was Alfred Hitchcock.” “Not the Alfred Hitchcock?” For night-life, Juan-les-Pins is definitely the place. Synonyms and related words 14 used before the name of a dish when ordering food, especially in an expensive restaurantI’d like the salmon, please. Synonyms and related words
Do not use the before the names of meals: Dinner is at 7:30.What are we having for lunch?
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