This

/ðɪs/
determiner

Refers to the person or thing closest to the speaker.

Look at this car. It's amazing.
Visual representation of "this" - Refers to the person or thing closest to the speaker.

Often appears as...

  • this time
  • this way
adverb

Refers to the extent or degree indicated.

I didn't know you could run this fast.
Visual representation of "this" - Refers to the extent or degree indicated.

Often appears as...

  • this much
  • this far
pronoun

Used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced.

This is my friend Sarah.
Visual representation of "this" - Used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced.

Often appears as...

  • this is
  • this was
pronoun

Refers to a specific thing just mentioned.

I'm buying a phone and this is the one I want.
Visual representation of "this" - Refers to a specific thing just mentioned.

Often appears as...

  • this is
  • this has
determiner

Refers to the person or thing closest to the speaker.

Look at this car. It's amazing.
Visual representation of "this" - Refers to the person or thing closest to the speaker.

Often appears as...

  • this time
  • this way
adverb

Refers to the extent or degree indicated.

I didn't know you could run this fast.
Visual representation of "this" - Refers to the extent or degree indicated.

Often appears as...

  • this much
  • this far
pronoun

Used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced.

This is my friend Sarah.
Visual representation of "this" - Used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced.

Often appears as...

  • this is
  • this was
pronoun

Refers to a specific thing just mentioned.

I'm buying a phone and this is the one I want.
Visual representation of "this" - Refers to a specific thing just mentioned.

Often appears as...

  • this is
  • this has
Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "this"
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Physical Proximity

Use 'this' for things you can typically reach out and touch.

Illustration for Physical Proximity
Could you pass me this pen?
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Emotional Closeness

'This' can show something is special to you, emotionally near.

Illustration for Emotional Closeness
This necklace, my grandmother's, is precious.
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Speaker's Perspective

Use 'this' to introduce your perspective or argument.

Illustration for Speaker's Perspective
This is what I think about the new policy.
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Physical Proximity

Use 'this' for things you can typically reach out and touch.

Illustration for Physical Proximity
Could you pass me this pen?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Closeness

'This' can show something is special to you, emotionally near.

Illustration for Emotional Closeness
This necklace, my grandmother's, is precious.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Speaker's Perspective

Use 'this' to introduce your perspective or argument.

Illustration for Speaker's Perspective
This is what I think about the new policy.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Proximity

Use 'this' for things you can typically reach out and touch.

Illustration for Physical Proximity
Could you pass me this pen?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Closeness

'This' can show something is special to you, emotionally near.

Illustration for Emotional Closeness
This necklace, my grandmother's, is precious.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Speaker's Perspective

Use 'this' to introduce your perspective or argument.

Illustration for Speaker's Perspective
This is what I think about the new policy.
Visual representation of the word "This"

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Those who hope for no other life are dead even for this.
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