This vs. Dis — What's the Difference?
Difference Between This and Dis
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This
Being just mentioned or present in space, time, or thought
She left early this morning.
Dis
The god of the underworld; Pluto.
This
Being nearer or more immediate
This side and that side.
Dis
The underworld.
This
Being about to be stated or described
Just wait till you hear this story.
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Dis
To show disrespect to, often by insult or criticism
"[The network] is often dissed for going after older, less demographically desirable viewers" (Michael McWilliams).
This
(Informal) Used as a substitute for the indefinite article
Looking for this book of recipes.
Dis
(informal) diss
This
To this extent; so
Never stayed out this late.
Dis
Alternative form of diss
This
The (thing) here used in indicating something or someone nearby.
This classroom is where I learned to read and write.
Dis
(Norse mythology) Any of a group of minor female deities in Scandinavian folklore.
This
The known (thing) used in indicating something or someone just mentioned.
They give the appearance of knowing what they're doing. It's this appearance that lets them get away with so much.
Dis
This.
This
The known (thing) used in indicating something or someone about to be mentioned.
When asked what he wanted for his birthday, he gave this reply: “[…]”
Dis
This.
This
(informal) A known (thing) used in first mentioning a person or thing that the speaker does not think is known to the audience. Compare with "a certain ...".
I met this woman the other day who's allergic to wheat. I didn't even know that was possible!
There's just this nervous mannerism that Bob has with his hands, and it drives me crazy.
Dis
The god Pluto, god of the underworld; also called Dis Pater.
This
(of a time reference) Designates the current or next instance.
It's cold this morning.
I plan to go to London this Friday.
Dis
To treat in a disrespectful manner; to insult, disparage or belittle.
This
To the degree or extent indicated.
I need this much water.
Do we need this many recommendations?
We've already come this far, we can't turn back now.
Dis
God of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Pluto
This
The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
This isn't the item that I ordered.
This
(philosophy) Something being indicated that is here; one of these.
This
(Internet slang) Indicates the speaker's strong approval or agreement with the previous material.
― I wish trolls could be banned from the forum immediately, without any discussion.
― This!
― This!
This
As a demonstrative pronoun, this denotes something that is present or near in place or time, or something just mentioned, or that is just about to be mentioned.
When they heard this, they were pricked in their heart.
But know this, that if the good man of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched.
This
As an adjective, this has the same demonstrative force as the pronoun, but is followed by a noun; as, this book; this way to town.
This way and that wavering sails they bend.
A body of this or that denomination is produced.
Their judgment in this we may not, and in that we need not, follow.
Consider the arguments which the author had to write this, or to design the other, before you arraign him.
Thy crimes . . . soon by this or this will end.
This twenty years have I been with thee..
I have not wept this years; but nowMy mother comes afresh into my eyes.
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