Examples of 'definite article' in a sentence

Meaning of "definite article"

The definite article refers to the word 'the' in English grammar. It is used to specify a particular noun as opposed to an indefinite or general noun. The definite article is used when referring to a specific person, place, thing, or idea that is already known or has been previously mentioned. This phrase is often discussed in the context of grammar and language studies
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  • An article that introduces a noun and specifies it as the particular noun that is being considered; in English, the only definite article is the and its variations.

How to use "definite article" in a sentence

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The definite article may be nominal or adjectival.
Great use of the definite article there.
The definite article is given where necessary.
It does not even need the definite article.
The definite article is le and indefinite article is un.
He is never referred to without the definite article.
Definite article seems to indicate that apostasia.
Some general omissions of the definite article.
So the definite article may not be significant.
Used with the definite article.
The definite article would be eliminated.
The absence of the definite article could mean.
The definite article is li which is invariant.
Forenames and surnames must carry a definite article.
When the definite article is used instead.

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This is referred to as the definite article.
The definite article is usually used.
In this example the common definite article is given.
The definite article in country names.
Always preceded by the definite article.
The definite article is also marked for number.
With or without the definite article.
The definite article refers to a specific object or person.
In this case the definite article must be used.
La is the feminine singular form of the definite article.
Compare also definite article reduction.
Superlative adjectives are preceded by the definite article the.
There is no definite article before deed or before law.
It begins with the definite article.
The definite article points to a definite group of people.
The first is the definite article.
The definite article is discussed below in full under articles.
Note the missing definite article.
The definite article is part of the legal job title.
The declensions of the definite article.
Absence of the definite article would emphasize quality.
Note the indefinite rather than definite article.
The definite article is required.
The definition of the definite article.
A and an are indefinite articles and the is called a definite article.
Several prepositions form contractions with the definite article.
Without the definite article.
The definite article is used to point to a concrete season of a year.
By adding the definite article al.
The definite article is important.
A verb can be nominalized by preceding it with the definite article.
Lacks either the definite article or the indefinite article.
Order of words with and without the definite article.
The definite article is used before the names of titles.
Today is preceded by the definite article in for online news.

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