that
∞
1.0
- pronoun
- /ðæt/
:
eso
- I don't remember the name of that movie, but I enjoyed it.
- that is
- that happens
- similar to that
She thinks I could show that on TV.
- She thinks I could show that on TV.
- Some people do that, so that's a good thing.
- I can choose to take that up with myself.
- But look at that, look at that, that.
- There are people collaborating on that, which is quite amazing.
- And then the window, I was like, wow, that's where we escape.
- And how does that change you in doing that?
- So you know, that's that can be wild.
- Oh hey, look at that to this guy.
Examples
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Fair or unfair, that's the way it is.
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There are other things that people say might help.
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It's right there in that City Hall main room.
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Equipment from Russia is generally cheaper than that from the West, especially the United States.
Academic text (2011) -
It's rare to find a man that's good at that.
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The book on the table is the one that I wanted to show you.
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Can you see that star in the sky over there?
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 pronoun comes from the same Old English þæt, a pointing word like this, so that can stand alone to mean the thing you point to, for example 'that is mine'.