this

Definition

  • pron. & a. As a demonstrative pronoun, this denotes something
  • that is present or near in place or time, or something just mentioned,
  • or that is just about to be mentioned.
  • pron. & a. As an adjective, this has the same demonstrative
  • force as the pronoun, but is followed by a noun; as, this book; this
  • way to town.

Example sentences

  1. pron.

    This is my favorite book.

  2. a.

    I will wear this dress to the party.

  3. adv.

    I didn't know it was this easy to solve the problem.