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that

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pronoun

/ˈðæt, ðət/ pl those /ˈðoʊz/

a - used to indicate which person, thing, fact, or idea is being shown, pointed to, or mentioned

That is my book.

Those are my shoes.

That is where I went to school.

What kind of tree is that? That is a maple.

Who was that?

Is that your boyfriend (standing) over there?

Those are my sisters.

Well, look at that. The baby can crawl now.

It will be difficult. That's true.

You are the first person in our family to graduate from college, and that makes me proud.

Why did you quit? Because I felt like it. That's why.

The meeting is canceled. Who told you that?

It was the worst movie I've ever seen. Come onit couldn't have been as bad as that.

It may cost as much as $30, but no more than that. <USAGER

usage see1this</USAGER

b - used to refer to a time, action, or event that was just mentioned

You quit? Why did you do that?

I brushed my teeth, and after that I went to bed.

He won't be there until six o'clock, but I expect to arrive before that. [=before then; before six o'clock]

I hate you! she screamed. And with that [=after saying that] she stormed out of the room.

c - used to refer to the one that is farther away or less familiar

This is my hat and that is yours.

Those are nice, but I like these better.

Do you want this one or that (one)?

Don't do it like that. Do it like this.

somewhat formal

the kind or thing described or identified

The aluminum parts are much lighter than those made from steel. [=much lighter than the parts made from steel] - often + of

We know of no other planet with an atmosphere like that of the Earth. [=an atmosphere like the Earth's atmosphere]

the kind or thing stated previously - usually singular

There is the matter of your raise (to discuss). Yes, there is that. - sometimes used to stress the truth of a statement

Is she capable? She is that. [=(more commonly) she certainly is]

He told us more than we needed to know, but at least he answered our question. Oh, yes. That he did. [=he certainly did do that] - see also that's for you at 1for

those somewhat formal :a particular group of people

Let's take a vote. All those in favor, say aye.

There are those who think she should resign.

formal + literary :the one :the thing :the kind - used to introduce a clause

What is that you say? [=what did you say?] - compare 4that

all that

informal

everything of the kind stated or suggested

She had money, fame, and all that. - see also for all that (below)

more things of the same kind

The store sells computers, cell phones, and all that. [=and other such things]

the stated or suggested degree, amount, etc. - usually used in negative statements

The movie couldn't have been as bad as all that. [=the movie must have been better than you say it was] - see also all that at 2all

and that

somewhat formal - used to refer to an idea just mentioned

He was helpful, and that to an unusual degree. [=he was unusually helpful]

chiefly Brit informal :and more things of the same kind

She spends her money drinking, gambling, and that. [=and so forth]

at that

used when giving more information about something or someone that was just mentioned

It's a fancy new car, and a sports car at that.

usually used in the phrase and a bad/good (etc.) one at that

The band did a remake of the song, and a bad one at that.

She is a lawyer, and a very talented one at that.

without adding or doing anything more

Let's just say that I got in a little trouble with the police, and leave it at that. = Let's let it go at that. [=I do not want to say anything more about it]

They offered him the salary that he asked for, but he couldn't leave it at that. [=he asked them for something else/more]

for all that

in spite of something just mentioned

She sacrificed many nights to study for the exam, but for all that she still failed.

that does it

xem do

that is

or that is to say

used when giving more accurate or specific information about someone or something that was just mentioned

Wethat is to say my wife and Iwill be attending the wedding.

used when giving information that affects something previously mentioned

We plan on going to the concertthat is, if tickets are still available.

that is all

or that's all

used to say that something is finished or completed

Do you need anything else? No, thanks, that's all.

They're (just) different, that's all. [=I am not saying anything more than that they are different]

used to say that something is all that is needed or wanted

I went there to visit friends and that's all. [=that is all I wanted to do there]

that is that

or that's that - used to say that a decision or situation cannot be changed

I won't sell it for less than 50 dollars and that is that.

I'm not going and that's that.

that's a good boy/girl/dog (etc.)

used to praise a child or animal for obeying you

Please pick up your toys. That's a good girl.

Sit. That's a good dog.

that should/will do (it)

xem do

that's it

xem it

that's life

used to say that something unpleasant or difficult is a normal part of life

Sometimes you try your hardest and still don't succeed. That's life.

conjunction

used to introduce a clause that is the subject or object of a verb

That he said no is not surprising.

I never said that I was afraid.

Mom said that we could go to the park.

The reason for his absence is that he is ill.

used to introduce a clause that completes or explains the meaning of a previous noun or adjective or of the pronoun it

There is a chance that it might rain.

I am certain that it is true.

It's not surprising that he said no.

It is unlikely that she'll be in.

He made it clear that he needed our help.

It's not that they said nothat's not why I'm upset; it's that they were so rude about it.

(formal) The power of the wind was such that trees were uprooted.

used to introduce a clause that states a reason or purpose

I'm glad that you're here.

I am sorry that you lost your dog.

(literary) Rejoice that the war is over!

(literary) The Lord only gives us our worldly goods that we may do justice and mercy Harriet Beecher Stowe, Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) -

She was saving money so that she could buy a car.

Carry it with both hands so that you don't drop it.

used especially after a phrase beginning with so or such to introduce a clause that states a result

She was so dizzy that she fell down.

He was in such a rush that he forgot to take his hat. usage That in senses 1, 2, 3 and 4 is often omitted in informal English, except when it is used at the beginning of a sentence.

I never said (that) I was afraid.

There is a chance (that) it might rain.

I am certain (that) it's true.

I'm glad (that) you're here.

Carry it with both hands so (that) you don't drop it.

She was so dizzy (that) she fell down.

He was in such a rush (that) he forgot to take his hat.

literary - used to introduce a clause expressing surprise, sorrow, anger, desire, etc.

Oh, that he would come back! [=I wish that he would come back]

That it should come to this! [=I am very shocked, disappointed, etc., by this result]

in that

xem in

not that

used to say that something that may seem true is not true

She ignored my suggestionnot that I care. [=I do not care that she ignored my suggestion]

Not that it matters much [=it does not matter much], but is the artist a man or a woman?

Some people lie to get out of jury duty. Not that I ever would, of course. [=I would never lie to get out of jury duty]

adjective

always used before a noun pl those

used to indicate which person, thing, or idea is being shown, pointed to, or mentioned

That boy hit me.

Those books are mine.

Those shoes are nice.

That sister of yours ruined my shirt.

Can you hand me that wrench over there?

I like that idea.

Go that way.

That kind of behavior will not be tolerated in the classroom.

I was not at home on that day.

I left her a message, and she called me later that afternoon.

By that point in the trip, everyone was getting tired.

At that moment, the answer finally dawned on me.

I can't seem to reach him at home. In that case [=if that is true], you'd better call his cell phone.

He's skilled at writing dialogue, and in that regard/respect his new novel is excellent.

used to indicate the one that is farther away or less familiar

Do you want this one or that one?

I'd like that one.

Are you talking about these shoes, or those shoes over there?

I'll try going this way, and you try going that way.

the other

She twisted it this way and that way.

that way

in the manner described or suggested

What makes her act that way?

in or into the condition described or suggested

He is a very successful man and it is easy to see how he got that way.

pronoun

used to introduce a group of words that limits the meaning of a noun especially to a specific person, place, or thing

The person that [=who] won the race also won last year.

I'm no longer the man that I used to be.

Is it me that you are looking for?

Can you describe the person that [=who, (formal) whom] you saw?

children that learn to talk early

The movie that we watched was a drama.

The restaurant that I like is closing.

You should open the wine that our guests brought.

You were born the same year that I was.

I just want to be treated with the same respect that others are treated with.

The fact that you are here shows how much you care about me.

There is nothing that you can do about it now. usage That in this sense is often omitted in informal English.

You were born the same year (that) I was.

You should open the wine (that) our guests brought. When it is the subject of a verb, however, it is always included.

The person that won the race also won last year.

children that learn to talk early - compare 1that

adverb

to the degree that is stated or suggested

It was the worst movie that I have ever seen. Was it really that bad? Yes, it was that bad.

What would you do with that much money?

I don't think I'd ever been that sad. [=as sad as I was then]

Don't go over the speed limit. Does the car even go that fast?

I didn't realize the book was that long.

(Brit, informal) They were that [=so] poor they couldn't buy food. - often used in negative statements

I can't believe (that) a cup of coffee costs that much.

Come closerI can't throw the ball that far.

We rarely see snow. It doesn't usually get that cold here.

to the degree or extent indicated by a gesture

He is about that [=this, so] tall.

I need a nail about that long.

informal :to a great degree :very

usually used in negative statements

She didn't take his comments that seriously.

How cold is it outside? It's not that cold.

When did it happen? Not that long ago. - see also all that at 2all

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