that
∞
1.0
- determiner
- /ðæt/
:
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- Can you remind me of that book we discussed last week?
- that time
- that year
- that day
So I had that type of work to do.
- So I had that type of work to do.
- And do you know what was that plaque made of?
- And then we say, I want what that person has.
- That's a shit sport, right up there with that Microsoft spreadsheet sport.
Examples
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What did you make of that event last night?
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Nowhere can we see the effects of that truth better than in East Asia.
Academic text (2011) -
And we're going to go through that right now.
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And I was at that turn of my life.
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You do know you should be going to that appointment, right?
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It's important to still spend that time with that person even if no words are exchanged.
Academic text (2011) -
If you don't know where that is, let us know.
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Can you just grab a bottle opener from that closet right there?
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You saw me looking in that magazine, didn't you?
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It's just I've never heard you use that word before, that's all.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
The situation, fact, or idea just mentioned
Idioms
- Informal
7
4.0
Something that keeps bringing good things or joy over a long time
- Offensive
5
9.9
A phrase people say to show strong surprise or that they do not believe what someone just said
- Archaic
3
9.3
To tell viewers or listeners to keep watching and not change the channel during a break in the show
To destroy a steady source of income by greedy short-term choices
- Archaic
1
9.1
Tell someone not to change the radio or television channel before a show returns
- Informal
To deal with a problem only when it happens, not before
Stay loyal to people or groups that supported you
- Informal
A person who finally gets what they wanted but does not know what to do next
To smile in a proud, secret way because you feel pleased with yourself
People criticize and pressure those who stand out to be like everyone else
- Informal
A person who looks very pleased because they have a secret success
Families stay close and strong by spending time together
Compounds
- Slang
A person who feels very close to a fictional character and sees themselves in that character
Surface Forms
Etymology
That as a determiner comes from the Old English þæt, a pointing word that meant 'that' or 'the', so that is used to point to a specific thing you and the listener know, like 'that pen'.