this

/ðɪs/det
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby).

2

Referring to oneself.

3

The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone just mentioned).

4

The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone about to be mentioned).

5

A known (thing) (used in first mentioning a person or thing that the speaker does not think is known to the audience). Compare with "a certain ...".

6

Designates the current or next instance.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

bisdisfiskislismissisviswisbiss

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

tactaetagtajtaktaltamtantaotap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bibbicbigbilbinbipbisbitbuicid

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

thussmoothsootheslithersmothersoothingsouthernsunbathesithesather
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