THESE
What does "THESE" mean?
The plural of 'this', used for things near in space, time, or thought.
Meanings
- Used to identify specific plural things close to the speaker. These shoes are finally comfortable.
- The plural things just mentioned or being indicated. These are the ones I told you about.
Word origin
From Middle English 'thes', an alteration of Old English 'þās', the plural of 'þes' (this); the modern spelling settled with a silent 'e' to mark the long vowel.
Remember it
THIS becomes THESE: swap the 'i' for 'e-e' when there is more than one of it.
A little poem
These - the things within my reach,
near enough to name and teach,
too close yet to learn from each.
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What it teaches
The things you call 'these' are the ones close enough to touch - so notice them before they drift into 'those'.
Quick facts
What does THESE mean?
The plural of 'this', used for things near in space, time, or thought.
Is THESE a valid word?
Yes — THESE is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is THESE?
THESE has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does THESE come from?
From Middle English 'thes', an alteration of Old English 'þās', the plural of 'þes' (this); the modern spelling settled with a silent 'e' to mark the long vowel.
What can THESE teach us?
The things you call 'these' are the ones close enough to touch - so notice them before they drift into 'those'.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.