The

Pronunciation: /ðə/

The (article)

  1. Used to refer to a specific person, place, or thing already known.
  2. Used before a noun to show it is the only one of its kind.
  3. Used to talk about a whole group or class of things.

Examples

  • She picked up the book from the table.
  • The cat sat on the mat.

Common collocations: the book, the table, the sun, the moon, the tiger