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Bookmark or Share- the - Wiktionary, the free dictionarythe. Used before a noun phrase, including a simple noun. The definite grammatical article that implies necessarily that the noun phrase it immediately precedes is definitely identifiable. because it has already been mentioned, is to be completely specified in the same sentence, or very shortly thereafter. [from 10th c.]
- The - definition of the by The Free Dictionary1. (used, esp. before a noun, with a specifying or particularizing effect, as opposed to the indefinite or generalizing force of the indefinite article a or an): the book you gave me. 2. (used to mark a noun as indicating something well-known or unique): the Alps.
- The vs. Thee: What's the Difference? - GrammarlyWhile the is a common definite article in modern English, thee is a relic of Old English, serving as an objective form of 'thou' which translates as 'you'. Use the before known, specific nouns, and reserve the use of thee for poetic or historic contexts.
- The Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. a. used as a function word to indicate that a following noun or noun equivalent is definite or has been previously specified by context or by circumstance. put the cat out. b. used as a function word to indicate that a following noun or noun equivalent is a unique or a particular member of its class. the President.
- The - WikipediaThe word "The" itself, capitalised, is used as an abbreviation in Commonwealth countries for the honorific title "The Right Honourable", as in e.g. "The Earl Mountbatten of Burma", short for "The Right Honourable Earl Mountbatten of Burma", or "The Prince Charles".
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