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this
adverb, determiner, pronoun UK /ðɪs/ This can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by a noun): He gave me this diamond ring. as a demonstrative pronoun (without a following noun): This is the photograph you asked for. as an adverb (before an adjective, adverb, or ‘much’): It’s a long time since I felt this good. 1 used when you are referring to a particular person, thing, fact etc that has just been mentioned, or when it is obvious which one you are referring toSometimes there’s flooding, and this is why no one wants to live here. Based on Edith Wharton’s novel, this latest film stars Gillian Anderson. Robbery, rape, drug dealing – these are just some of the crimes that are on the increase. 2 mainly spokenused for referring to the particular thing that you are going to talk aboutNow, this is what I want you to do, so listen carefully. 3a used for referring to something that you are wearing, holding, or showingI’ve brought this book to show you. I bought these shoes in Italy. 3b used for referring to the place that you are inThis large room where we’re standing now is the banqueting hall. This is where I catch the bus. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 3c used for referring to the thing that is nearest to you, especially when you are pointing to itThis is my towel and that’s yours. These oranges are really expensive.
4a used for referring to the present timeI don’t get much spare time these days. Why haven’t you phoned me before this? I’m going to be away the whole of this week. this morning/afternoon/evening (=the morning/afternoon/evening of today): Benson was late again this morning. Synonyms and related words
General words referring to time 4b used for referring to something that is happening or to something that you are doingIs this your first visit to Ireland? In this chapter I will discuss the development of the market economy. 4c used before the name of a particular day, month, season etc to mean the one that will come nextAre we going to have enough fuel this winter?
5 used when you are introducing someoneThis is our new secretary, Veronica Taylor. These are my friends Claudia and Jack. 6 used when you are saying who you are in a telephone conversation or on the radio or televisionHello, this is Kim Riley speaking. This is the BBC World Service broadcasting from London. Synonyms and related words 7 often in negativesspokenso, or to such a degreethis good/much/far etc: When you’ve come this far, you don’t think of turning back. I haven’t had this much fun since I was a kid. as good/cold/expensive etc as this: It was cold in Toronto, but it wasn’t as cold as this. Synonyms and related words 8 spokenused when you use your hands to show how big something is or how much of it there isThere’s only about this much wine left in the bottle. Synonyms and related words
General words used to describe size 9 spokenused in a story or a joke when you mention a person or thing without giving a nameThere was this big guy standing in the doorway. Synonyms and related words
Expressions used when telling jokes (all) joking aside/apart boo have you heard (the one) about?/did you hear about?
this and that this is it this minute/second this
adverb, determiner, pronoun US /ðɪs/ This can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by a noun): He gave me this diamond ring. as a demonstrative pronoun (without a following noun): This is the photograph you asked for. as an adverb (before an adjective, adverb, or “much”): It’s a long time since I felt this good. 1 used when you are referring to a particular person, thing, fact, etc. that has just been mentioned, or when it is obvious which one you are referring toSometimes there’s flooding, and this is why no one wants to live here. Based on Edith Wharton’s novel, this latest film stars Gillian Anderson. Robbery, rape, drug dealing – these are just some of the crimes that are on the increase. 2 mainly spokenused for referring to the particular thing that you are going to talk aboutNow, this is what I want you to do, so listen carefully. 3a used for referring to something that you are wearing, holding, or showingI bought these shoes in Italy. I brought this book to show you. 3b used for referring to the place that you are inThis large room where we’re standing now is the banqueting hall. This is where I catch the bus. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 3c used for referring to the thing that is nearest to you, especially when you are pointing to itThis is my towel and that’s yours. These oranges are really expensive.
4a used for referring to the present timeI don’t get much spare time these days. Why haven’t you called me before this? I’m going to be away all this week. this morning/afternoon/evening (=the morning/afternoon/evening of today): Benson was late again this morning. Synonyms and related words
General words referring to time 4b used for referring to something that is happening or to something that you are doingIs this your first visit to Wyoming? In this chapter I will discuss the development of the market economy. 4c used before the name of a particular day, month, season, etc. to mean the one that will come nextAre we going to have enough fuel this winter?
5 used when you are introducing someoneThis is our new secretary, Veronica Taylor. These are my friends Claudia and Jack. 6 used when you are saying who you are in a telephone conversation or on the radio or television, or when asking who you are speaking to on the telephoneHello, this is Kim Riley speaking. This is John Alvarez reporting from Los Angeles. Hello, is this Mrs. Baker? Synonyms and related words 7 often in negativesspokenso, or to such a degreethis good/much/far etc.: When you’ve come this far, you don’t think of turning back. I haven’t had this much fun since I was a kid. as good/cold/expensive etc. as this: It was cold in Toronto, but it wasn’t as cold as this. Synonyms and related words 8 spokenused when you use your hands to show how big something is or how much of it there isThere’s only about this much wine left in the bottle. Synonyms and related words
General words used to describe size 9 spokenused in a story or a joke when you mention a person or thing without giving a nameThere was this big guy standing in the doorway. Synonyms and related words
Expressions used when telling jokes (all) joking aside/apart boo have you heard (the one) about?/did you hear about?
this and that this is it this minute/second |