Th
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(from verbs) indicating an action or its consequence
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Etymology
Origin of -th2
Middle English -th ( e ), Old English -thu, -tho, -th (variant -t after a velar, f, or s ); cognate with Gothic -itha, Latin -tus, Greek -tos
Origin of -th3
Middle English -the, -te, Old English -tha, -the (variant -ta after f or s ); cognate with Old Norse -thi, -di, Latin -tus, Greek -tos; -eth 2
Example Sentences
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Th suit claims they failed to take action despite Vidal’s testimony vindicating Saldana.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2025
Th Department of Health and Human Services did not reply to requests from The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025
Th King will be presented with the Honours of Scotland at a service in St Giles' Cathedral on 5 July.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2023
Th Israeli military did not confirm the death but said its troops came under attack overnight when two military vehicles stalled just outside the town of Beit Ummar, near the city of Hebron.
From Reuters • Nov. 29, 2022
Th e good news: the left tunnel was straight with no side exits, twists, or turns.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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