Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

this

pronoun
/ðɪs/
Definition
Used to indicate a specific thing or person that is close by in distance or time.
Examples
  • This is my favorite book.
  • Look at this beautiful painting.
  • This is what I was talking about.
Meaning
‘This’ is a pronoun that refers to a singular item or concept that is being discussed or identified.
Synonyms
  • the
  • it
  • that