that

UK
/ðæt/
US
/ðæt/

Translations

thatdeterminer
UK
/ðæt/
US
/ðæt/
(demonstrative)
Antonyms
thatpronoun
UK
/ðæt/
US
/ðæt/
(demonstrative / relative)
Synonyms
thatconjunction
UK
/ðæt/
US
/ðæt/
Synonyms
so that
thatadverb
UK
/ðæt/
US
/ðæt/

Definitions

thatdeterminer
Used to identify a specific person or thing observed by the speaker.
That book is mine.
thatpronoun
Used to refer to something that has already been talked about or seen.
That looks heavy.
Used to introduce a defining (restrictive) relative clause, referring to a person, animal, or thing.
The car that he bought is very expensive.
Used to replace who, whom, or which in a restrictive clause.
She’s the only one that can help us.
thatconjunction
Used to introduce a content clause that completes the meaning of a verb, adjective, or noun expressing thought, feeling, or perception.
I am happy that you could join us today.
Used to introduce a clause expressing a wish, demand, suggestion, or necessity (often with the subjunctive).
It is important that she be there.
Used to introduce a noun clause functioning as the subject of a sentence.
That he survived is a miracle.
thatadverb
To the degree or extent indicated or implied.
I was that tired I couldn't keep my eyes open.