this

adjective
UK: /ðɪs/
US: /ðɪs/

  1. Used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard by the speaker.

    1. This is my car, the red one right here. [ ] [ ]
    2. I really enjoyed this movie we watched last night at the cinema. [ ] [ ]

  2. Referring to a particular point or moment in time.

    1. I need to finish this project this week. [ ] [ ]
    2. This morning, I had a really strange dream about flying. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to introduce someone or something.

    1. This is my friend, Tom; he works with me. [ ] [ ]
    2. This is what I was telling you about, look at this! [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

these that those
this noun

  1. The present situation or time.

    1. I can't believe it came to this so fast. [ ] [ ]
    2. After all of this, I think we need a vacation badly. [ ] [ ]

  2. The person or thing that is present or being mentioned.

    1. This is what I wanted all along, not that. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm returning this; it doesn't work as advertised at all. [ ] [ ]
this adverb

  1. To the degree or extent indicated.

    1. I never thought it would be this difficult, honestly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Was the road really this bad the last time we drove through? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "this" in English means: Used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard by the speaker., Referring to a particular point or moment in time., Used to introduce someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "this" is /ðɪs/ in British English and /ðɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "this": these, that, those.

Example usage of "this": "This is my car, the red one right here.". More examples on the page.