1. used to indicate a person, thing, idea, state, event, time, remark, etc., that is present, near, just mentioned or pointed out, supposed to be understood, or by way of emphasis

1. the person, thing, or idea that is present or near in place, time, or thought or that has just been mentioned

1. to the degree or extent indicated

Examples

• This book is very interesting.
• I don’t like this weather.
• This is my favorite restaurant.
• What is this supposed to mean?
• I’ve never been this tired before.
• The box is about this big.
• This morning I woke up early.