the

A1
Pronunciation
/ði/
/ði/
/ˈðiː/
/ði/
Adverb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

Example Sentences
  • It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it.
2 Definition

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 Sentences
  • I'm much the wiser for having had a difficult time like that.
Preposition
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

For each; per.

Example Sentences
  • valued at half a pound the bushel; paying seven dollars the year interest