these
gb/ðˈiz/ us/ðˈiz/
A1
English
~ 100
Senses
0 senses
pronoun
A1
relation
1
Refers to specific things or people
Used to talk about certain people or things that are close to you or that you already talked about.
Usage pattern:
these [plural noun]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'these' with 'those'. Remember: 'these' = near, 'those' = far.
Synonyms
those ('Those' is used for things or people farther away in space or time.)
Antonyms
those ('Those' indicates distance, while 'these' indicates closeness.)
Collocations
these days
|these people
|these problems
|these questions
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- These shoes are very comfortable.
- I can't believe these people are still waiting.
- Have you read these books yet?
- These ideas could change everything.
- These cookies smell amazing.
Learner examples
- These apples are red.
- I like these shoes.
- These dogs are big.
- These cars are fast.
Grammar
Expressions
at these prices
1/ˈæt ðˈiz pɹˈaɪsɪz/
fixed phrase
For the stated cost
For the amount of money mentioned.
Examples
- You can't buy a house at these prices.
- At these prices, we should stock up.
these days
1/ðˈiz dˈeɪz/
fixed phrase
At the present time
Now; at this time, compared to the past.
Examples
- People use smartphones all the time these days.
- It's hard to find a quiet place these days.