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Definite article in English ,

What is definite article?

Definite article in English is ”the.” It is used to refer to a specific noun that is already known to the listener or reader, or when there is only one of something in a particular context. 


## Uses of “The”:

1. Specificity: When referring to a specific item or person already known.  

   - ”The book on the table is mine.”


2. Unique Objects: When there is only one of something.

   - ”The sun rises in the east.”


3. Generalizations for Groups: When referring to a whole group as a single entity.

   - ”The poor deserve help.”


4. Superlatives: Used with superlative adjectives.

   - ”She is the best student in the class.”


5. Ordinals: Used before ordinal numbers.

   - ”This is the first time I’ve visited.”


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