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The cathedral vs Cathedral

Both 'the cathedral' and 'cathedral' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The cathedral' is used when referring to a specific cathedral that is known or has been mentioned before, while 'cathedral' can be used when talking about cathedrals in general or when the specific cathedral is clear from the context.

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The cathedral

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific cathedral that is known or has been mentioned before.

Use 'the cathedral' when you are talking about a particular cathedral that is identifiable to the listener or reader.

Examples:

I visited the cathedral in Paris last summer.
The cathedral in the city center is a popular tourist attraction.
Have you seen the cathedral's stained glass windows?
The cathedral was built in the 12th century.
She got married in the cathedral.

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The cathedral just struck five, madam.
The cathedral... all Vienna sitting there.
She looked so pure and beautiful in the cathedral today.
I'll just go and check the cathedral for cracks.
Adults to the cathedral, infants indoors.
At a quarter to eleven we will go in procession to the cathedral.
The cathedral where the Crown Prince got married.
The cathedral is dead, Jack.
The cathedral had a religious painting on its ceiling.
The cathedral is being closed at the orders of President Calles so the government can make an inventory and safeguard its contents.
The cathedral at Frombork, on the shore of the Baltic Sea.
We couldn't even visit the Cathedral.
- Tried to kill the cathedral...
I've come to finish the cathedral.
More and more pilgrims come every day giving money for the cathedral.
Look, Marta, that's Calamo... the cathedral, Monte Calvario.
The men are going mad, defacing the cathedral, stealing artifacts.
He said he'll wait for you in the Cathedral.
They've mobilized the troops for the cathedral.
And the clocks in the cathedral, they're still moving.

Alternatives:

the famous cathedral
that cathedral
this cathedral
our cathedral
your cathedral

Cathedral

This phrase is correct and can be used when talking about cathedrals in general or when the specific cathedral is clear from the context.

Use 'cathedral' when you are discussing cathedrals in a general sense or when the specific cathedral is evident from the context.

Examples:

Cathedrals are often impressive architectural structures.
She loves visiting cathedrals when she travels.
The cathedral was the tallest building in the city.
He studied the history of cathedrals in Europe.
Cathedral architecture is fascinating.

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We couldn't even visit the Cathedral.
I've seen you at Mass in the San Vladimir Cathedral.
Come to the Cathedral tomorrow 6 pm.
Cathedral, tomorrow, 6 pm.
But these are from the dean of Canterbury Cathedral.
- Bishop Wood at St Anselm's Cathedral.
He said he'll wait for you in the Cathedral.
I'll race you to Winchester Cathedral.
The police flushed Stampler from his hiding place behind the Cathedral.
Tomorrow I shall receive an honorary degree in Lund Cathedral.
Cancel the ceremony, close the Cathedral.
Thomas Heatherwick: Building the Seed Cathedral
St Thomas Cantilupe, legendary protector of Hereford Cathedral.
He was buried at Hereford Cathedral but he was baptised here.
A demon in all his unholy glory appeared in Hereford Cathedral.
Go to the Cathedral and stay together.
King Francis has traveled to the Cathedral in Reims for a period of seclusion and prayer.
Backside the size of Durham Cathedral.
The openings of park and tunnels, mass at Madrid's Cathedral etc.
Which way is to Johan Cathedral?

Alternatives:

the large cathedral
that cathedral
this cathedral
our cathedral
your cathedral

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