this

Meanings

• pronoun

  Refers to this object or person that is being pointed at or referred to directly.

  - "This book is mine."
  - "Can you pass this to me?"

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Pronunciation

1. /ðəs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=252396"

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Synonyms

+1 , IAWTP , QFT

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Variants

List of all variants of this that leads to same result
these , this , this-worldliness , this-worldlinesses , this-worldly , this afternoon , this and that , this coming , this instant

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Etymology

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

Old English 'dis' meaning 'this' + 'thi' meaning 'that' > 'this'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. In English, 'this' is one of the most commonly used words.

2. The word 'this' is also used in music, particularly in jazz and blues, to refer to the current chord progression or key.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. demonstrative pronoun: A pronoun used to indicate a particular person or thing.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'this' is often used to emphasize or draw attention to a particular object or idea. In art, it can be used as a title or as a reference in a work.

How to Memorize "this"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hand pointing to an object and saying 'this'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'this' with the idea of pointing or drawing attention to something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'TH' symbol with an arrow pointing to the object or idea.

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