Definition: 1. Used to refer to a particular person, thing or event that is close to you, especially compared with another. 2. Used to refer to something or somebody that has already been mentioned. 3. Used for introducing somebody or showing something to somebody.
Use 'this' in a sentence:
1. This material frays easily.
2. This is the second time it's happened.
3. This page is cached.
4. This house doesn't compare with our previous one.
5. This pen won't write.
6. Let's blow this joint.
7. This carpet stains easily.
8. This knife won't cut.
9. This sweater has stretched.
10. This country is weird.
11. This shirt needs washing.
12. This knife needs sharpening.
13. This line doesn't scan.
14. Is this plug fused?
15. This was patent nonsense.
16. It's easily the best play I've seen this year.
17. This school compares with the best in the country.
18. This pen is useless.
19. This game looks fun!
20. This door is alarmed.
21. This sweater really itches.
22. This suitcase doesn't lock.
23. This suggestion dumbfounded Joe.
24. This piece of equipment is an exciting new development.
25. Is this your plan for making your way in the world?
26. This sweater washes well.
27. What is the current thinking on this question?
28. This is about the best we can hope for.
29. I'm definite about this.
30. This clock doesn't go.
31. Would you like my old TV in exchange for this camera?
32. This idea isn't new.
33. This place is heavenly.
34. This room faces south.
35. For more information, call this number.
36. This room faces west.
37. There's always a lot of traffic at this time of day.
38. This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it.
39. This could be the start of something big.
40. It would appear that this was a major problem.
41. This weather won't last.
42. This could set a new fashion.
43. We badly need to get a result from this match.
44. This drawer keeps sticking.
45. As you're aware, this is not a new problem.
46. This is going to be a huge problem for us.
47. This will be a problem for some time to come.
48. This is quite a different problem.
49. This article is extracted from his new book.
50. Is this milk fresh?
51. This site has been chosen for the new school.
52. This chapter explores the linkage between economic development and the environment.
53. This system has much to recommend it.
54. This case brings into question the whole purpose of the law.
55. There just aren't any jobs going in this area.
56. This study is the cornerstone of the whole research programme.
57. This book is the result of 25 years of research.
