That: meaning, definitions and examples

👉

Add to dictionary

that

[ ðæt ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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}

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:

🇵🇹 isso

aquele
aquela

🇮🇳 वह

वह चीज़
वह वस्तु

🇩🇪 das

jenes
diese

🇮🇩 itu

yang itu
tersebut

🇺🇦 це

той
та

🇵🇱 to

tamten
tamta

🇯🇵 それ

あれ
その

🇫🇷 ça

cela
celui-là

🇪🇸 eso

aquel
aquella

🇹🇷 o

🇰🇷 그것

저것
그것은

🇸🇦 ذلك

تلك
هذا

🇨🇿 to

tamto
tato

🇸🇰 to

tamto
tá

🇨🇳 那

那个
那些

🇸🇮 to

tisto
tista

🇮🇸 það

þessi
þetta

🇰🇿 бұл

сол
анау

🇬🇪 ეს

ის
ისა

🇦🇿 bu

o
həmin

🇲🇽 eso

aquel
aquella

Word origin

The word 'that' originated from Old English 'þæt', 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.