Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
The.
How to pronounce the:
The - as an adverb
With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.
Example: "It looks weaker and weaker, the more i think about it."
With a comparative, and often with for it, indicates a result more like said comparative. this can be negated with none. see none the.
Example: "I'm much the wiser for having had a difficult time like that."
The - as a preposition
For each; per.
Example: "Valued at half a pound the bushel; paying seven dollars the year interest"
Example Sentences
"The book is on the table."
"The apple fell from the tree."
"The teacher is explaining the lesson."
Word Game Points
Is THE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, the is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
THE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is THE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, the is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTHE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is THE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, the is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTHE has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
