Definition of the
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- when emphasized, indicates that the following noun is an exemplary example.
This is the restaurant to go to.
Last edited on Jul 25 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.
- when used with an area code, the geographic region contained in that area code.
He's my homey from the 916.
Last edited on Nov 03 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 03 2011.
- used with a noun that doesn't require an article, to indicate that the speaker is behind the times or ignorant about that noun.
Citation from "The Best Christmas Story Never Told", American Dad! (TV), Season 2 Episode 9 (2006) blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.Last edited on Mar 03 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 03 2013.
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