Determiner - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A determiner is a word used before a noun to specify its reference, such as articles (a, an, the), possessives (my, your), or quantifiers (some, many). It helps clarify meaning in a sentence.
Definition:
A word that modifies a noun to indicate reference, quantity, or possession (e.g., "the," "some," "my").
Synonyms:
modifier, specifier, qualifier
Part of Speech:
adjective, noun
Antonyms:
indefinite, uncertain
Common Collocations:
definite article, possessive determiner, demonstrative determiner, quantifier determiner, interrogative determiner
Derivatives:
determination, deterministic
Usage Tips:
Use determiners before nouns to specify which one or how many (e.g., "this book," "many apples").
Common Phrases:
the more the merrier, a few good men, all in all
Etymology:
From Latin *determinare*, meaning "to limit or fix boundaries."
Examples:
- 1. The dog barked at the stranger.
- 2. She bought some apples at the market.
- 3. This is my favorite book.
- 4. Few students completed the assignment on time.