what is 'this'?

THIS IS THIS!

2006-09-05 00:32:27 · answer #1 · answered by shona 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

this (s) KEY

PRONOUN:
pl. these (z) KEY

Used to refer to the person or thing present, nearby, or just mentioned: This is my cat. These are my tools.
Used to refer to what is about to be said: Now don't laugh when you hear this.
Used to refer to the present event, action, or time: said he'd be back before this.
Used to indicate the nearer or the more immediate one: This is mine and that is yours.
ADJECTIVE:
pl. these
Being just mentioned or present in space, time, or thought: She left early this morning.
Being nearer or more immediate: this side and that side.
Being about to be stated or described: Just wait till you hear this story.
Informal Used as an emphatic substitute for the indefinite article: looking for this book of recipes.
ADVERB:

To this extent; so: never stayed out this late.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old English; see to- in Indo-European roots
Usage Note:
This and that are both used as demonstrative pronouns to refer to a thought expressed earlier: The letter was unopened; that (or this) in itself casts doubt on the inspector's theory. That is sometimes viewed as the better choice in referring to what has gone before (as in the preceding example). When the referent is yet to be mentioned, only this is used: This (not that) is what bothers me: we have no time to consider late applications.·This is often used in speech and informal writing as an emphatic substitute for the indefinite article to refer to a specific thing or person: You should talk to this friend of mine at the Department of Motor Vehicles. I have this terrible feeling that I forgot to turn off the gas. It is best to avoid this substitution in formal writing except when a conversational tone is desired. See Usage Note at that.

2006-09-04 22:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by heatherlynnmorrow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

a english word which denotes a thing
an adjective

2006-09-04 22:08:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

'this' is a word in the English dictionary

2006-09-04 21:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by Bubba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

What r u asking for? "This" is a preposition which means "ye" in Hindi

2006-09-05 04:24:05 · answer #5 · answered by munish_bestfriends 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

a little of that, some of those, and a few of these thrown in for good measure.

2006-09-04 21:59:09 · answer #6 · answered by shire_maid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I don't know dude, what is 'this'? If I could see what you see, I might be able to help ya, but I can't , so I can't. Sorry. <*)))><

2006-09-04 21:56:39 · answer #7 · answered by Sandylynn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

a booger

2006-09-04 22:14:56 · answer #8 · answered by the greg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Use your intelligence!!!! What are you referring to????

2006-09-04 21:59:49 · answer #9 · answered by Wren M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

not a verb or a noun.

2006-09-04 22:03:18 · answer #10 · answered by hi there 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

'This' is a four letter word.

2006-09-04 21:59:05 · answer #11 · answered by jass_here 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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