Pronunciation

/ðiːz/

Definitions

• Adjective: Referring to one or more of a specified group or number, typically closer to the speaker. For example: “These books belong to me.”
• Determiner: Used before a noun to indicate a particular group or number. For example: “Take these apples; they’re ripe.”

Phrases

• “These items” refers to a specific set of things.
• “These days” indicates a recent period of time.
• “These instructions” mean the ones provided or being discussed.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “I need you to pick up these packages at the post office.”
• Determiner: “These are the keys you were looking for.”
• “These children are playing in the park.”

Synonyms

• These ones
• Such (informal)
• That/those (when referring to a specific group)
• A few/a couple

Antonyms

• Those (referring to a different group)
• None (if no specific group is intended)