noun
definition
Something being indicated that is there; one of those.
adverb
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(degree) To a given extent or degree.
example
"The ribbon was that thin." "I disagree, I say it was not that thin, it was thicker... or maybe thinner..."
definition
(degree) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly (in negative constructions).
example
I did the run last year, and it wasn't that difficult.
synonyms
definition
To such an extent; so. (in positive constructions).
example
Ooh, I was that happy I nearly kissed her.
pronoun
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(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
example
He went home, and after that I never saw him again.
definition
The known (thing); used to refer to something just said.
example
They're getting divorced. What do you think about that?
definition
(demonstrative) The aforementioned quality or proposition; used to emphatically affirm or deny a previous statement or question.
example
The water is so cold! — That it is.
definition
(relative) (plural that) Which, who; representing a subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition.
example
The CPR course that she took really came in handy.
definition
Used in place of relative adverbs such as where or when; often omitted.
example
the last time that [= when] I went to Europe
conjunction
definition
Introducing a clause which is the subject or object of a verb (such as one involving reported speech), or which is a complement to a previous statement.
example
He told me that the book is a good read.
definition
Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause: because, in that.
example
Be glad that you have enough to eat.
definition
Introducing a subordinate clause that expresses an aim, purpose or goal ("final"), and usually contains the auxiliaries may, might or should: so, so that.
definition
Introducing — especially, but not exclusively, with an antecedent like so or such — a subordinate clause expressing a result, consequence or effect.
example
The noise was so loud that she woke up.
definition
Introducing a premise or supposition for consideration: seeing as; inasmuch as; given that; as would appear from the fact that.
definition
Introducing a subordinate clause modifying an adverb.
example
How often did she visit him? — Twice that I saw.
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Introducing an exclamation expressing a desire or wish.
example
Oh that spring would come!
definition
Introducing an exclamation expressing a strong emotion such as sadness or surprise.
Examples of that in a Sentence
I thought that was the best way to carry her.
Well, if my cooking is that bad...
I can't imagine what he was thinking to hide a thing like that from you.
He spoke so well that everybody was pleased.
The suitcase didn't seem that heavy at the time.
That didn't sound very nice.
That I am not prepared to say.
I know better than that.
That was a no-brainer.
That was when Mary decided to relieve her mind of a troubling thought.
That's easy for you to say.
Now if that's all...
On that subject she was adamant.
That is the least we can do!
It was the first time she thought of Katie that way.
But then, that was obvious.
He stooped and picked up a bird's nest that had fallen upon the ground.
All that time and he was unable to solve his financial problem.
That night it stormed and then turned cold.
We are back to that?
Not that I ever hear of.
That idea was troublesome to Carmen as well.
That was what mattered right now.
That way you don't have to taste it.
That would be a big help.
But even that did not satisfy the Princess.
That's more like it.
Whatever the case, Mary questioned anything that might indicate discord between Carmen and Alex.
Do you know that?
Two other baby birds were there, that had not fallen out.
Possibly not, but that was the end result.
That is, if Jim has had enough of the pink grass.
Alex had provided the money to remodel the home, but insisted that it stay in her name only.
He danced with you that often and didn't tell you his name?
That was all he needed.
But not a sound had broken the stillness since the strangers had arrived, except that of their own voices.
I wish you would go and fetch my satchel, two lanterns, and a can of kerosene oil that is under the seat.
Do I look that bad?
Maybe that was the problem.
That made all their children her aunts and uncles, and their grandchildren her cousins.
For her, losing them was painful enough, but losing a mate - that would be agonizing.
I'm asking that you don't punish Felipa.
Why would he do that?
That's what you get for waiting so long.
I guess that will do.
They swelled and blended smoothly - and that flat tummy was so masculine.
What was that supposed to mean?
I think that's sufficient.
That evening all the women got together to wrap gifts.
That better not be Dulce.