that

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈðÊt/
/ˈðɛt/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

Adverb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

(degree) To a given extent or degree.

Example Sentences
  • "The ribbon was that thin." "I disagree, I say it was not that thin, it was thicker... or maybe thinner..."
2 Definition

(degree) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly (in negative constructions).

Synonyms
so
Example Sentences
  • I did the run last year, and it wasn't that difficult.
3 Definition

To such an extent; so. (in positive constructions).

Example Sentences
  • Ooh, I was that happy I nearly kissed her.
Conjunction
8 definition(s)
1 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 Sentences
  • He told me that the book is a good read.
2 Definition

Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause: because, in that.

Example Sentences
  • Be glad that you have enough to eat.
3 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.

4 Definition

Introducing — especially, but not exclusively, with an antecedent like so or such — a subordinate clause expressing a result, consequence or effect.

Example Sentences
  • The noise was so loud that she woke up.
5 Definition

Introducing a premise or supposition for consideration: seeing as; inasmuch as; given that; as would appear from the fact that.

6 Definition

Introducing a subordinate clause modifying an adverb.

Example Sentences
  • How often did she visit him? — Twice that I saw.
7 Definition

Introducing an exclamation expressing a desire or wish.

Example Sentences
  • Oh that spring would come!
8 Definition

Introducing an exclamation expressing a strong emotion such as sadness or surprise.

Pronoun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

(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 Sentences
  • He went home, and after that I never saw him again.
2 Definition

The known (thing); used to refer to something just said.

Example Sentences
  • They're getting divorced. What do you think about that?
3 Definition

(demonstrative) The aforementioned quality or proposition; used to emphatically affirm or deny a previous statement or question.

Example Sentences
  • The water is so cold! — That it is.
4 Definition

(relative) (plural that) Which, who; representing a subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition.

Example Sentences
  • The CPR course that she took really came in handy.
5 Definition

Used in place of relative adverbs such as where or when; often omitted.

Example Sentences
  • the last time that [= when] I went to Europe