• The is a definite article used in English. It signifies that the noun it precedes refers to a specific person, thing, or idea.
• It is used to indicate that the noun is already known to the reader or listener or to refer to a particular item in a group.
• In grammar, the is classified as a determiner and is used before both singular and plural nouns. It is the most frequently used word in the English language.
• When used in front of a noun, the helps to specify that it is something distinct and specific, as opposed to something general or indefinite.