It’s the general vs a specific instance.
He’s gone to hospital. (Hospital is abstract, we don’t necessarily know which one)
He’s gone to the hospital. (A specific hospital, either inferring which one by context or prior knowledge)
He’s gone to hospital. (Hospital is abstract, we don’t necessarily know which one)
He’s gone to the hospital. (A specific hospital, either inferring which one by context or prior knowledge)
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