Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the
Article
/ðə/ or /ðiː/
Definition
Used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known.
Examples
- The dog barked at the postman.
- She read the book you gave her.
- Can you pass me the salt, please?
Meaning
A definite article that signals that the noun is specific and identifiable in a given context.
Synonyms
- that
- these
- those
