That: meaning, definitions and examples

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that

 

[ รฐรฆt ]

Pronoun / Adverb / Conjunction
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Pronoun

used to identify a specific person or thing

Used to identify a specific person or thing observed by the speaker. It is commonly used in referring to a person or thing previously mentioned or easily identified.

Synonyms

the one, those

Examples of usage

  • That is my car over there.
  • I want that book on the shelf.
Context #2 | Adverb

to such a degree; so

Used to emphasize the degree of a quality, feeling, or situation. It is often used in combination with 'much', 'far', 'more', 'less', etc.

Synonyms

so, very

Examples of usage

  • I didn't know that you were so talented.
  • She was that close to winning the race.
Context #3 | Conjunction

introducing a subordinate clause

Used to introduce a clause that complements or provides more information about the main clause. It is commonly used in complex sentences.

Synonyms

which, who

Examples of usage

  • I know that you are busy.
  • She said that she would come later.

Translations

Translations of the word "that" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น isso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช das

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ itu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ to

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รงa

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ eso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท o

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๊ฒƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐู„ูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ to

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ to

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ to

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ eso

Etymology

The word 'that' originated from Old English 'รพรฆt', which was used as a demonstrative pronoun. Over time, its usage expanded to include various parts of speech such as pronoun, adverb, and conjunction. 'That' has been a versatile word in the English language, serving as a crucial element in sentence structure and communication.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #3, this is one of the most fundamental words in English. It's absolutely essential to master this word as it forms the backbone of English communication and appears in almost every conversation or text.