that
∞
1.0
- pronoun
- /ðæt/
:
que
- What are the costs that people pay for this?
- things that
- ways that
- factors that
So what are the things that you do that help?
- So what are the things that you do that help?
- But there is one thing that is a constant,
- Death, the fear of death that people struggle with.
- And the last thing that I'll say is.
- These are the moments that that I live for.
- That's not the cool thing that it once was.
- The basic ideas are things that you can visualize.
- And these are the things that I do at night.
- Do you feel the love that drives that soul?
- What are some of the foods that help metabolism?
- What are the ingredients or components that make or break a program?
Examples
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There are both local and national organizations that are open to involvement in such projects.
Academic text (2011) -
And these are the things that I do at night.
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These are all the tools that go with this.
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So what are the things that you do that help?
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This is the view that I get twice a week.
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And that was the life that I grew up in.
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How and why did that war come about?
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A nation that cannot write, or a language that was never written, has no manuscripts.
Academic text (2011) -
We cross the bridge, following a route that lies underwater for much of the year.
Academic text (2011) -
I found the keys that were lost yesterday.
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
The relative that comes from Old English þæt, which was used to point to a thing, and so it began to introduce extra information about that thing, as in 'the book that you lent me'.