the
/ðə/
adverb
- Used before a comparative adjective or adverb to indicate that one thing depends on another.
- The harder she studied, the higher her grades were.
- The sooner we leave, the faster we will arrive.
- The more you practice, the better you will become.
determiner
- Used to refer to a specific person or thing that has already been mentioned or is known to the listener.
- I saw the movie you recommended last night.
- Please close the door when you leave.
- The cat that lives next door is very friendly.
- Used before a noun to refer to a unique or particular thing.
- The moon looks beautiful tonight.
- She is the president of the company.
- The sun rises in the east.
- Used with superlatives and ordinal numbers.
- He was the first person to arrive at the party.
- She is the tallest girl in her class.
- This is the best pizza I have ever eaten.
- Used before a singular noun to refer to a whole class or group of things.
- The smartphone has changed how we communicate.
- The lion is a powerful animal.
- The bicycle is an eco-friendly mode of transport.
- Used with adjectives to refer to a group of people with that quality.
- The rich should help the poor.
- We must care for the elderly in our community.
- The young often have fresh ideas.