this
determiner/ðɪs/
Frequency rank: #14 most common English word
Meaning
Used for the person or thing that is near the speaker or just mentioned.
Example sentence
Please pass this book to me.
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More words in ranks 1–100
- thatUsed to introduce a clause that gives a fact or result.
- youThe person or people being spoken to.
- itThe thing, animal, or situation already mentioned.
- onTouching and supported by the top surface of something.
- withAccompanied by, or in the company of someone or something.
- beTo exist, or to have a particular quality, identity, or state.
- asAt the same time that something else happens.
- haveTo own or possess something.
- atUsed to show a particular place, point, or position.
- heA male person or animal already mentioned.