English · Word Candidate

this

/ðɪs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: these · thises

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điều hoặc người ở gần đây

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Determiner

Examples

This classroom is where I learned to read and write.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby). — Referring to oneself.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đề cập đến bản thân

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DeterminerRegister: colloquial

Examples

Hey, you know what's got two thumbs and really likes brownies? This guy!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To the degree or extent indicated.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đến mức độ hoặc mức được chỉ định

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Adverb

Examples

I need this much water.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The thing, item, etc. being indicated.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điều hoặc vật được chỉ định

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Pronoun

Examples

This isn't the item that I ordered.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “this” mean?

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

Is “this” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.