The definite article the is the most frequent word in English.
The is known as the definite article because it indicates something specific.
Examples:
Can we go to the zoo tomorrow?
(The zoo is specific. It is known to the speaker and the listener.)
Can we go to a zoo tomorrow?
(The zoo is unspecific. The speaker doesn't care which one.)
The is known as the definite article because it indicates something specific.
Examples:
Can we go to the zoo tomorrow?
(The zoo is specific. It is known to the speaker and the listener.)
Can we go to a zoo tomorrow?
(The zoo is unspecific. The speaker doesn't care which one.)