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Definitions for That

[1] (used to indicate a person, thing, idea, state, event, time, remark, etc., as pointed out or present, mentioned before, supposed to be understood, or by way of emphasis): That is her mother. After that we saw each other.
[2] (used to indicate one of two or more persons, things, etc., already mentioned, referring to the one more remote in place, time, or thought; opposed to this ): This is my sister and that's my cousin.
[3] (used to indicate one of two or more persons, things, etc., already mentioned, implying a contrast or contradistinction; opposed to this ): This suit fits better than that.
[4] (used as the subject or object of a relative clause, especially one defining or restricting the antecedent, sometimes replaceable by who, whom, or which ): the horse that he bought.
[5] (used as the object of a preposition, with the preposition standing at the end of a relative clause): the farm that I spoke of.
[6] (used in various special or elliptical constructions): fool that he is.
[7] (used to indicate a person, place, thing, or degree as indicated, mentioned before, present, or as well-known or characteristic): That woman is her mother. Those little mannerisms of hers make me sick.
[8] (used to indicate the more remote in time, place, or thought of two persons, things, etc., already mentioned; opposed to this ): This room is his and that one is mine.
[9] (used to imply mere contradistinction; opposed to this ): not this house, but that one.
[10] (used with adjectives and adverbs of quantity or extent) to the extent or degree indicated: that much; The fish was that big.
[11] to a great extent or degree; very: It's not that important.
[12] Dialect . (used to modify an adjective or another adverb) to such an extent: He was that weak he could hardly stand.
[13] (used to introduce a subordinate clause as the subject or object of the principal verb or as the necessary complement to a statement made, or a clause expressing cause or reason, purpose or aim, result or consequence, etc.): I'm sure that you'll like it. That he will come is certain. Hold it up so that everyone can see it.
[14] (used elliptically to introduce an exclamation expressing desire, a wish, surprise, indignation, or other strong feeling): Oh, that I had never been born!
[15] at that , in spite of something; nevertheless: Although perhaps too elaborate, it seemed like a good plan at that. in addition; besides: It was a long wait, and an exasperating one at that.
[16] that is , (by way of explanation, clarification, or an example); more accurately: I read the book, that is, I read most of it. I believe his account of the story, that is to say, I have no reason to doubt it. Also that is to say .
[17] that's that , Informal . there is no more to be said or done; that is finished: I'm not going, and that's that!
[18] that way , Informal . in love or very fond of (usually followed by about or for ): The star and the director are that way. I'm that way about coffee.
[19] with that , following that; thereupon: With that, he turned on his heel and fled.
[20] contraction of that is: That's mine.
[21] contraction of that has: That's got more leaves.
[22] used preceding a noun that has been mentioned at some time or is understood that idea of yours (as pronoun ) don't eat that ; that's what I mean
[23] used preceding a noun that denotes something more remote or removed that dress is cheaper than this one ; that building over there is for sale (as pronoun ) that is John and this is his wife ; give me that Compare this
[24] used to refer to something that is familiar that old chap from across the street
[25] and that or and all that informal everything connected with the subject mentioned he knows a lot about building and that
[26] at that (completive-intensive) additionally, all things considered, or nevertheless he's a pleasant fellow at that ; I might decide to go at that
[27] like that with ease; effortlessly he gave me the answer just like that of such a nature, character, etc he paid for all our tickets — he's like that
[28] that is to be precise in other words for example
[29] that's more like it that is better, an improvement, etc
[30] that's that there is no more to be done, discussed, etc
[31] with that or at that thereupon; having said or done that
[32] used to introduce a noun clause I believe that you'll come
[33] Also: so that , in order that used to introduce a clause of purpose they fought that others might have peace
[34] used to introduce a clause of result he laughed so hard that he cried
[35] used to introduce a clause after an understood sentence expressing desire, indignation, or amazement oh, that I had never lived!
[36] used with adjectives or adverbs to reinforce the specification of a precise degree already mentioned go just that fast and you should be safe
[37] Also: all that (usually used with a negative) informal (intensifier) he wasn't that upset at the news
[38] dialect (intensifier) the cat was that weak after the fight
[39] used to introduce a restrictive relative clause the book that we want
[40] used to introduce a clause with the verb to be to emphasize the extent to which the preceding noun is applicable genius that she is, she outwitted the computer

Words related to That

which, who, one, such, this, so

Words nearby That

thar desert, thare, tharp, tharsis, thasos, that, that ain't hay, that does it, that is, that makes two of us, that will do

Origin of That

before 900; Middle English; Old English thæt (pronoun, adj., adv. and conjunction), orig., neuter of se the; cognate with Dutch dat, German das(s ), Old Norse that, Greek tó, Sanskrit tad

Words that may be confused with That

that, which, (see, usage, note, at, the, current, entry)

Word origin for That

Old English thæt; related to Old Frisian thet, Old Norse, Old Saxon that, Old High German daz, Greek to, Latin istud, Sanskrit tad

Synonyms for That

a certain, a particular, a well known, one, such, this