that
∞
1.0
- pronoun
- /ðæt/
- I don't remember the name of that movie, but I enjoyed it.
- that is
- that happens
- similar to that
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Watch on YouTubeShe 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
- Offensive
10
9.9
A phrase people say to show strong surprise or that they do not believe what someone just said
- Informal
8
4.0
Something that keeps bringing good things or joy over a long time
- Archaic
1
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
1
9.2
A person who looks very pleased because they have a secret success
- Informal
1
9.9
A person who finally gets what they wanted but does not know what to do next
- Informal
1
5.8
To deal with a problem only when it happens, not before
Stay loyal to people or groups that supported you
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
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'.