ten — 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.
• this det Used to point to something or someone nearby or just mentioned.

Senses

ten is used for these senses in English:

• 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 Used before an adjective, indicating all things (especially persons) described by that adjective. [from 9th c.]
• this The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby).
• this The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone about to be mentioned).
• this The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
• this one A specified object, thing or person (especially one nearby or known). (This entry is a translation hub.)

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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