det — meaning in English
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English meaning
- it pron Used to refer to a thing, animal, or abstract idea that has already been mentioned or is understood.
- one num The number 1; the first positive whole number.
- that det Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this."
- the article Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
Senses
det is used for these senses in English:
- it The third-person singular neuter personal pronoun used to refer to an inanimate object, abstract entity, or non-human living thing.
- one A single.
- one Being an unknown person with the specified name; see also "a certain".
- one Being a preeminent example.
- one Used for emphasis in place of a
- that (demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
- that (demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]
- the The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
it — full definition
- pron Used to refer to a thing, animal, or abstract idea that has already been mentioned or is understood.
- pron Used as a placeholder subject in sentences describing weather, time, or general conditions.
one — full definition
- num The number 1; the first positive whole number.
- pron A single unspecified person or thing.
- adj Single; sole; the only one.