this
/ðɪs/
determiner
- Used to refer to a specific person, thing, or idea that is near in space, time, or thought.
- This morning I woke up early to go for a run.
- Can you help me carry this box to the car?
- This book is the one I was telling you about.
Synonyms
pronoun
- Used to refer to a specific thing or fact that has just been mentioned or is understood.
- This is my favorite song from the album.
- I didn't expect this to happen so quickly.
- This is what we need to fix before the deadline.
adverb
- To the degree or extent indicated (used with adjectives of measurement).
- I've never seen a fish this big before.
- The water is this deep in the middle of the lake.
- You don't need to go this far out of your way.