the
Translation
the
Examples
The dog is sleeping.
The dog is sleeping.
The sun is a star.
The sun is a star.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used before a noun to specify it as known The dog is sleeping.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Antonyms: a, an
Etymology
From Old English 'þe', which was a demonstrative pronoun that varied by gender and number.
Memory Tips
Use 'the' to refer to a specific person or thing that is known to the listener or reader, or when there is only one of something (e.g., the sun).