the

Meanings

• Article

  The definite article in English language used to introduce specific nouns or noun phrases.

  - "The cat is on the mat."
  - "The sun rises in the east."

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Pronunciation

1. /ði/
   
   
   
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2. /ði/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈðiː/
   
   
   
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4. /ði/
   
   
   
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5. /ði/
   
   
   
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6. /ði/
   
   
   
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7. /ˈðiː/
   
   
   
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8. /ði/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of the that leads to same result
the , the- , theo- , the dansant , thes dansants , stuff of legends , the stuff of legend , the stuff of legends , The Colony , The Villages , the above , the absurd

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'ðæt' or 'þæt', from Proto-Germanic '*dat' or '*datiz' meaning 'that'.

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Trivia

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1. The is the most commonly used word in the English language.

2. The is the smallest word in the English language, consisting of only one letter.

3. The was once written as 'þe' in Old English.

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Related Concepts

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1. Indefinite article: An article used to introduce non-specific nouns or noun phrases. In English, the indefinite article is 'a' or 'an'.

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Culture

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The has been used extensively in literature and poetry to add specificity and clarity to nouns. It is also used in religious and historical contexts.

How to Memorize "the"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a signpost with 'The' written on it, pointing to a specific noun or noun phrase.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'The' with the idea of introducing a specific noun or noun phrase.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'The teacher teaches the students' as a mnemonic for remembering the function of 'The'.

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