その — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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

その is used for these senses in English:

• 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.
• the The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
• the Used before an adjective, indicating all things (especially persons) described by that adjective. [from 9th c.]
• you know (informal) Expression signifying a pause or hesitation.

that — full definition

1. 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."
2. pron Used in place of a noun already mentioned, to refer to it again.
3. conj Used to introduce a clause explaining or reporting something, often after verbs like "say," "think," or "know."
4. pron Used to introduce extra information about a noun already mentioned (a relative clause), similar to "which" or "who."
5. adv To the degree just mentioned; so.

the — full definition

1. article Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
2. adv Used with comparative adjectives to show one thing changing in step with another.

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