What are definite and indefinite determiners?

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What are definite and indefinite determiners?

Definite and indefinite determiners are types of words that come before nouns to specify whether the noun is known or unknown to the speaker and listener.

Definite determiners, such as "the," are used when the noun is specific and known to both the speaker and listener. For example, "the book" refers to a particular book that both the speaker and listener are aware of.

Indefinite determiners, such as "a" and "an," are used when the noun is non-specific and unknown to the speaker and listener. For example, "a book" refers to any book in general, without specifying a particular one.