this
In English, this has 5 different meanings It can only be used as determiner meaning alternative spelling of þis (“this”) It can only be used as pronoun meaning alternative spelling of þis (“this”) It can only be used as adverb meaning alternative spelling of þis (“this”) It can only be used as determiner meaning alternative spelling of þis (“these”) It can only be used as pronoun meaning alternative spelling of þis (“these”)
"this" usage examples
Sentences containing this to see its usage in context.
| Middle English | English |
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so long as men can breath or eyes can see , so long liues this , and this giues life to thee , |
As long as people breathe and eyes can see, this poem will live, and it gives life to you. |