these · determiner /ðiːz/
these
A1 plural of "this"
Dictionary examples:
These boxes are heavy.
Which apples would you like, the red ones or these?
Learner example:
I like walk[ing] around these lakes. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)
these days ()
A2 used to talk about the present time
Dictionary example:
Vegetarianism is very popular these days.
Learner example:
How are you these days? (Key English Test; A2; Chinese)
