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that

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pronoun (1)

ˈt͟hat How to pronounce that (audio)
t͟hət
plural those ˈt͟hōz How to pronounce that (audio)
1
a
: the person, thing, or idea indicated, mentioned, or understood from the situation
that is my father
b
: the time, action, or event specified
after that I went to bed
c
: the kind or thing specified as follows
the purest water is that produced by distillation
d
: one or a group of the indicated kind
that's a cat—quick and agile
2
a
: the one farther away or less immediately under observation or discussion
those are maples and these are elms
b
: the former one
3
a
—used as a function word after and to indicate emphatic repetition of the idea expressed by a previous word or phrase
he was helpful, and that to an unusual degree
b
—used as a function word immediately before or after a word group consisting of a verbal auxiliary or a form of the verb be preceded by there or a personal pronoun subject to indicate emphatic repetition of the idea expressed by a previous verb or predicate noun or predicate adjective
is she capable? She is that
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a
: the one : the thing : the kind : something, anything
the truth of that which is true
the senses are that whereby we experience the world
what's that you say
b
those plural : some persons
those who think the time has come

that

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conjunction

t͟hət,
ˈt͟hat How to pronounce that (audio)
1
a(1)
—used as a function word to introduce a noun clause that is usually the subject or object of a verb or a predicate nominative
said that he was afraid
(2)
—used as a function word to introduce a subordinate clause that is anticipated by the expletive it occurring as subject of the verb
it is unlikely that he'll be in
(3)
—used as a function word to introduce a subordinate clause that is joined as complement to a noun or adjective
we are certain that this is truethe fact that you are here
(4)
—used as a function word to introduce a subordinate clause modifying an adverb or adverbial expression
will go anywhere that he is invited
b
—used as a function word to introduce an exclamatory clause expressing a strong emotion especially of surprise, sorrow, or indignation
that it should come to this!
2
a(1)
—used as a function word to introduce a subordinate clause expressing purpose or desired result
cutting down expenses that her son might inherit an unencumbered estate W. B. Yeats
(2)
—used as a function word to introduce a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause
rejoice that you are lightened of a load Robert Browning
(3)
—used as a function word to introduce a subordinate clause expressing consequence, result, or effect
are of sufficient importance that they cannot be neglected Hannah Wormington
b
—used as a function word to introduce an exclamatory clause expressing a wish
oh, that he would come
3
—used as a function word after a subordinating conjunction without modifying its meaning
if that thy bent of love be honorable William Shakespeare

that

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adjective

plural those
1
a
: being the person, thing, or idea specified, mentioned, or understood
b
: being the one specified
—usually used for emphasis
that rarity among leadersthat brother of yours
c
: so great a : such
2
: the farther away or less immediately under observation or discussion
this chair or that one

that

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pronoun (2)

t͟hət,
ˈt͟hat How to pronounce that (audio)
1
—used as a function word to introduce a restrictive relative clause and to serve as a substitute within that clause for the substantive modified by the clause
the house that Jack builtI'll make a ghost of him that lets me William Shakespeare
2
a
: at which : in which : on which : by which : with which : to which
each year that the lectures are given
b
: according to what : to the extent of what
—used after a negative
has never been here that I know of
3
a
archaic : that which
b
obsolete : the person who
that, which, or who?: Usage Guide

In current usage that refers to persons or things, which chiefly to things and rarely to subhuman entities, who chiefly to persons and sometimes to animals. The notion that that should not be used to refer to persons is without foundation; such use is entirely standard. Because that has no genitive form or construction, of which or whose must be substituted for it in contexts that call for the genitive.

That vs. Which: Usage Guide

Although some handbooks say otherwise, that and which are both regularly used to introduce restrictive clauses in edited prose. Which is also used to introduce nonrestrictive clauses. That was formerly used to introduce nonrestrictive clauses; such use is virtually nonexistent in present-day edited prose, though it may occasionally be found in poetry.

that

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adverb

ˈt͟hat How to pronounce that (audio)
1
: to such an extent
a nail about that long
2
: very, extremely
—usually used with the negative
did not take the festival that seriously Eric Goldman
Phrases
all that
: everything of the kind indicated
tact, discretion, and all that
at that
1
: in spite of what has been said or implied
2
: in addition : besides entry 2

Synonyms

Adverb

Example Sentences

Adjective She twisted it this way and that way. Adverb “It was the worst movie that I have ever seen.” “Was it really that bad?” “Yes, it was that bad.” What would you do with that much money? “Don't go over the speed limit.” “Does the car even go that fast?” I didn't realize the book was that long. I need a nail about that long. See More

Word History

Etymology

Pronoun (1)

Middle English, from Old English thæt, neuter demonstrative pronoun & definite article; akin to Old High German daz, neuter demonstrative pronoun & definite article, Greek to, Latin istud, neuter demonstrative pronoun

Pronoun (2)

Middle English, from Old English thæt, neuter relative pronoun, from thæt, neuter demonstrative pronoun

First Known Use

Pronoun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Conjunction

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Adjective

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Pronoun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of that was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing that

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