this (thĭs) pron. pl. these (thēz) 1. a. Used to refer to the person or thing present, nearby, or just mentioned: This is my cat. These are my tools. b. Used to refer to what is about to be said: Now don't laugh when you hear this. c. Used to refer to the present event, action, or time: said he'd be back before this. 2. Used to indicate the nearer or ... More @Wikipedia
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