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these

/ðiːz/
Meanings
  • pronoun

    Pronoun used to indicate this, these, or those referencing nearby objects or persons.

    - "These are the keys I was looking for."
    - "This is my favorite book. These are some of its best chapters."
Pronunciation
  1. /ðiːz/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=82367444"
  2. /ðiz/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1221200"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with these
dies , pries , ties , lies , supplies , surprises , applies , spies
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. these (English) : Pronoun used to indicate this, these, or those referencing nearby objects or persons.

  2. these (Old English) : These, these things; these persons; this one, this very one.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. seas

  2. zees

  3. knees

  4. keys

  5. hearses

Variants
List of all variants of these that leads to same result
these , this , these days , these four walls , one of these days
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

This, that, those

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

Old English 'dises' or 'disa', from 'dis', 'this'. The 's' was added to distinguish the plural from the singular 'this'.

Trivia
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  1. The plural form 'these' is derived from Old English 'disa' or 'dises'.

  2. The word 'these' is often used to emphasize or draw attention to nearby objects or persons.

  3. In literature, 'these' is a common word used in poetry and prose to create a sense of intimacy or connection between the reader and the text.

Related Concepts
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  1. demonstrative pronouns: A type of pronoun used to indicate or point to specific objects or persons.

  2. determiners: Words used to introduce or identify a noun or pronoun in a sentence.

Culture
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In literature, 'these' is often used to emphasize or draw attention to nearby objects or persons. In art, 'these' can refer to a group of objects or figures. In music, 'these' can be used in song lyrics to refer to various things.

How to Memorize "these"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a group of objects or people. Point to them and say 'these'. Repeat this process with different groups or objects.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'these' with the idea of pointing or indicating nearby objects or persons.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Theses are my favorite books' to help remember the meaning of 'these'.

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