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Etymology
From earlier.

Determiner

 * 1)  this
 * 2)  this is…; it is…
 * 3)  O vocative reference

Usage notes
This demonstrative was originally a determiner but could later be used alone, like a pronoun. When used as a determiner it follows the noun it describes.

When used in nominal sentences, does not vary by the gender or number of the referent; it is used with nouns and pronouns of any gender or number.

Alternative forms
There is also an alternative form that cannot stand alone as a pronoun:.

Pronoun

 * 1) Alternative form of

Etymology
From. Cognate with 🇨🇬.

Verb

 * 1) to sleep
 * 2) to recline, to lie down