Meaning of the word the in English
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the
US /ðiː/
UK /ðiː/
Determiner
1.
used to refer to a person or thing that is unique
Example:
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The sun is shining brightly.
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The moon is full tonight.
2.
used to refer to a person or thing that has already been mentioned or is easily understood from the context
Example:
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I saw a dog. The dog was barking loudly.
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Please close the door.
3.
used to refer to a class of people or things
Example:
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The rich often pay less tax.
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The whale is a mammal.
Adverb
1.
used with a comparative adjective or adverb to show that one thing depends on another
Example:
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The more, the merrier.
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The sooner, the better.
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