this
gb/ðˈɪs/ us/ðˈɪs/
A1
English
~ 100
Senses
0 senses
pronoun
A1
relation
1
referring to something near
Used to talk about a person, thing, or idea that is close to you or that you are talking about now.
Usage pattern:
this [noun]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'this' with 'that'; remember 'this' is for something near, 'that' for something farther away.
Synonyms
the following (Used in formal contexts to introduce information; less conversational.)
Antonyms
that (Refers to something farther away in space, time, or context.)
Collocations
this year
|this time
|this place
|this book
|this problem
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- This book is my favorite.
- I can’t believe this weather!
- This is the best pizza I’ve ever had.
- Do you remember this song?
- This problem needs to be solved quickly.
Learner examples
- This is my bag.
- I like this car.
- This apple is red.
- This man is my teacher.
- I live in this house.
determiner
A1
relation
2
specific nearby item
Used before a noun to talk about a person, thing, or idea that is close to you.
Usage pattern:
this [singular noun]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'these' instead of 'this' for singular nouns; 'this' is only for one person or thing.
Synonyms
the current (Used for time-related or ongoing situations; more formal.)
Antonyms
that (Used for a person, thing, or idea farther away in space, time, or context.)
Collocations
this morning
|this week
|this way
|this idea
|this situation
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- I have to finish this report today.
- This road leads to the city center.
- Can you hold this bag for me?
- We need to fix this issue now.
- This movie is really good.
Learner examples
- I like this pen.
- This chair is big.
- We have this class today.
- This dog is small.
- I work in this office.
adverb
B1
relation
3
to the indicated degree
Used to show how much or how far something is.
Usage pattern:
this [adjective/adverb]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'this' as an adverb with 'so'; 'so' can express surprise while 'this' is more neutral and specific.
Synonyms
so ('So' can be used similarly but often has a slightly more emotional tone.)
Antonyms
that much (Indicates a different or lesser/greater degree farther from the current context.)
Collocations
this much
|this far
|this big
Themes
measurement
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- I didn’t know it was this hard.
- Why are you standing this far away?
- I can’t eat this much food.
Learner examples
- I am not this tall.
- He doesn’t run this fast.
- We can’t go this far.
Grammar
Dictionary form
this
IPA
GB/ðˈɪs/
US/ðˈɪs/
Syllables & stress
this (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (this)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: this
- Plural: thises
Word family
Forms
thises
noun
Negative and opposite forms
that
pronoun/determiner A1
Expressions
at this point
1/ˈæt ðˈɪs pˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
at the current moment
Now; at the present time in a process or situation.
Examples
- At this point, we have no other options.
- There’s nothing more we can do at this point.
make this quick
1/mˈeɪk ðˈɪs kwˈɪk/
fixed phrase
informal
do something quickly now
Do something fast without delay from now.
Examples
- Let’s make this quick so we can leave early.
- I’ll make this quick—you need to sign here.
this and that
1/ðˈɪs ˈænd ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
various unspecified things
Things that are not named exactly; different things.
Examples
- We talked about this and that over coffee.
- The store sells clothes, books, and this and that.