this one; this thing; so (intensifier)
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplespronoun
this one (referring to a specific person or thing)
Used to single out one item from a group or to refer to someone/something nearby or just mentioned.
This child is really sensible.
This one is heavier than that one; the two of us will carry it.
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I want just this one, not the others.
pronoun
this (thing/matter); it
Refers to an object, situation, or matter that is physically present, just mentioned, or about to be explained.
Are you asking about this? This is called a Hami melon.
He was busy with this matter for several days.
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I'm not too clear about this.
adverb
so; such; this (used before verbs or adjectives to indicate exaggeration or emphasis)
informalUsed in spoken language to intensify the degree of an action or quality, often with an emotional or exclamatory tone.
Everyone was having so much fun!
When he heard the news, he was so happy he jumped up.
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It's been so cold these past few days; I don't even want to go out.