The is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It …

(used, especially 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; Come …

Payment is due on the fifth of each month. The dog is a domestic animal. Instead of quieting down, they talked all the louder. The harder you work, the quicker you will finish.

You're the fifth person to ask me that question. used to say that the particular person or thing being mentioned is the best, most famous, etc. In this use, "the" is usually given strong …

It is used at the beginning of noun groups. The is usually pronounced (ðə ) before a consonant and (ði ) before a vowel, but pronounced (ðiː ) when you are emphasizing it. You use the at the …

Payment is due on the fifth of each month. She plays the guitar. The newspapers covered the story. I think he's the one (for me), and I want to marry him. He is the person [=the right …

Oct 12, 2025 · We use the definite article in front of a noun when we believe the listener/reader knows exactly what we are referring to: The Pope is visiting Russia. The moon is very bright …

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