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Definition of these - Reverso English Dictionary
Determiner
plural nounsused before plural nouns to specify them
- These apples are fresh and juicy.
Pronoun
1.
generalrefer to nearby objects or people already known in the situation
- These are on the table if you want to look.
2.
communicationrefer to previously mentioned ideas events or statements in conversation
- I listed several reasons earlier, and these are the most important.
3.
comparisonrefer to one group while comparing it with another group
- These are cheaper than those, but they break more easily.
4.
timeRare refer to current or very recent times or situationsRare
- These are especially hard for small businesses.
Expressions with these
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this area or region where we are now
Not many people visit these parts during winter.
in a similar way to what was mentioned
We should organize the event along these lines.
happening at some time in the future, sometimes as a warning
One of these days, you'll regret it.
used to say only the plain important details are given
These are the bald facts, we missed the deadline and lost the contract.
originating from a specific area or region
He's not from these parts, is he?
numerical data causing sadness when reviewed
These figures make depressing reading for the company's annual report.
prices are very low and competitive
Check out our sale, you can't beat these prices!
valuable things or opportunities found in a place
People say there is gold in these hills.
imagine the secrets or stories a place has witnessed
If these walls could speak, they'd tell some wild stories!
this place has witnessed many events
If these walls could talk, they would reveal the history of this old house.
during the current era of progress and understanding
In these enlightened times, we embrace diversity and inclusion.
expresses curiosity about past events in a place
If these walls had a voice, they'd tell amazing stories.
referring to multiple items or people previously mentioned
All of these are important for the project.
indicating a small number from a specific group
Few of these books are worth reading.
indicating a large number of specific items
Many of these books are worth reading.
referring to the majority in a group
Most of these books are interesting.
not one of the mentioned options
Neither of these books is interesting to me.
not any of the mentioned items
None of these options are suitable for our project.
referring to an unspecified number of items from a group
Some of these books are really interesting.
in the current period of time
People are more health-conscious these days..
referring to one of two things
Either of these books would be a good read.
referring to more than two but not many items
Several of these options are viable.
any islands being discussed or referred to
These islands are known for their beautiful beaches.
it is normal
It's unfortunate, but these things happen.
Origin of these
Old English, þes (this)
Terms with these included in their meaning
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food
dish made from these fish
botany
plant of the nightshade family that produces these leaves
condition
whichever of these is true
geographical region
region of the earth between these lines
narration action
immediately after saying these words, someone does something
material
wood from these trees used in construction
body part
area of the stomach where these nerves are located
cooked meal
dish made from these pieces
dyes
yellow dye from the wood of these trees
languages
extinct language of these peoples
acr: Being a gender or sexual minority, or relating to these classes of people
people who are not heterosexual or cisgender
abr: A physician in these specialties; an obstetrician-gynecologist
doctor who cares for pregnancy and women's health
proto-language
ancient language from which these languages developed
food
dish made with these noodles
warning
remember these words as a warning
name
habitational surname from these places
reasoning
for these reasons or based on this specific justification
shop quality
these dresses have small flaws and are sold cheaper
Examples of these in a sentence
These cookies were baked this morning. These are for you, and those are for Mark. I’ll take these, but you can keep the rest. I’ve heard your arguments, and these are quite compelling. We’ve discussed several proposals, and these seem the most practical. These seem friendlier than the kids in the other class.
These taste better than the ones we had yesterday. These are proving to be very uncertain days for everyone. These are challenging times for anyone looking for a new job.
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- French:ces, ceux-ci, ...
- German:diese, die hier, ...
- Italian:queste, questi, ...
- Spanish:estos, estos puntos, ...
- Portuguese:estes, estas, ...
- Chinese:这些, 这些东西, ...
- Japanese:これらの, これら, ...
- Arabic:هذه, هٰؤُلَاءِ, ...
- Hebrew:אֵלֶּה, אֵלוּ, ...
- Russian:эти, они, ...
- Ukrainian:ці, ось ці, ...
- Hindi:ये, ये लोग, ...
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