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Meaning of this
The primary meaning of the word "this" is used to indicate a person or thing near the speaker.
Etymology of this
The word "this" originated from Old English "þis", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "þis", and is also related to the Proto-Indo-European word "to-", which meant "this" or "that"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to indicate proximity or nearness to the speaker
Synonyms
Definitions
- Used to indicate a person or thing near the speaker, or to indicate the current situation: "this book is mine"
- Used to introduce a clause or phrase that provides more information about something: "I have a problem, and this is it"
- Used to indicate a specific thing or situation that has just been mentioned: "I like the new policy, and this is why"
Usage Examples
- "This book is my favorite novel of all time"
- "I'm going to the store, and I'll be back with this list of groceries"
- "This is the best restaurant in town, and I highly recommend it"