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that
adverb, conjunction, determiner, pronoun UK /ðæt/ That can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by a noun): Give me that hammer. as a demonstrative pronoun (without a following noun): Who gave you that? as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): I didn’t know that she was married. as a relative pronoun (forming the subject, object, or complement of a relative clause): It’s a song that my mother taught me. as an adverb (before an adjective or adverb): Three years? I can’t wait that long. 1 the one that is known about 1a used when you are referring to someone or something that has already been mentionedI know there’s a problem, but I haven’t got time to worry about that now. No, I’m not in love with Ken. Where did you get that idea? It was a secret – that’s why they never talked about it. Why don’t you ask Carmen? That’s who I’d choose. 1b spokenused for referring to someone or something that the person you are speaking to already knows aboutThe engine’s started making that noise again. Why don’t you invite that nice Mr Clifford? The children used to love those old Charlie Chaplin films. Wasn’t that the boss’s wife you were talking to just now?
2 the one that you are looking atspoken 2a used for referring to someone or something that is not very near to you but that you can see or point atThat’s Jerry’s car, over there. This is my towel and that’s yours. I need these books, but you can borrow any of those. Where did that stain on the carpet come from? Do you know who that woman in the blue dress is? 2b used for referring to something that the person you are talking to is holding or wearingI like that jacket. It suits you. What’s that you’re holding?
3a used for referring to a period, event, or experience in the pastThere were no telephones in those days. Remember that time we all went to the lake? He once played for England, but that was a long time ago. 3b used for referring to something that has just happenedThat was fun. We must do it again some time.
4 used when you are saying which person or thing you are referring toAll the details were in that letter I sent you last week. Those who could not walk were left to die by the roadside. that of: The voice was that of an elderly woman. 5 Britishspokenused for asking who someone is when you are telephoning themHello, is that Robert Hoffman? My name is Richard Anderson. Synonyms and related words 6 strongUK /ðæt/weakUK /ðət/ used for introducing a statement, idea, fact, or reason 6a used for introducing what someone says, thinks, believes etcDawkins believes that his sister was murdered. There had been some suggestion that I should resign. 6b used for introducing a clause stating a factWe cannot ignore the fact that there is a shortage of qualified nurses. That no one remembered her birthday left Marta very depressed. it is surprising/interesting/important that: It was surprising that no one had warned them of the danger. 6c used when explaining why someone feels sad, angry, happy etcI’m sorry that I missed the first meeting. I am absolutely delighted that we achieved what we set out to do. Synonyms and related words
Ways of explaining or clarifying after all as as a matter of fact
When it does not begin a sentence, the conjunction that is often left out, especially in spoken English, or with some very common verbs: I told them I was busy.
7 strongUK /ðæt/weakUK /ðət/ used instead of ‘which’, ‘who’, or ‘whom’ 7a used for introducing a clause that shows which person or thing you are talking about, or that gives more information about a specific person or thingWe haven’t met the people that live next door. Think of all the things that have happened to us since we moved here. We have built a structure that should last for hundreds of years. I want a car that’s reliable. 7b used after a superlative for stating in what situation the superlative is trueIt was the worst winter that anyone could remember. Davis is the most brilliant man that I’ve ever worked with. 7c used after a word such as ‘all’, ‘everything’, ‘anyone’, or ‘none’There was no one that I could ask for help. Is there anything else that you want to ask?
The relative pronoun that is often left out when it is the object of a relative clause: Did you find the book you were looking for? In formal written English that is not generally left out.
8 strongUK /ðæt/weakUK /ðət/used after ‘so’ or ‘such’ to show the result of somethingIt was so cold that the sea froze in some places. In the morning he had such a headache that he could not even drink his coffee.
The conjunction that is often left out of expressions with ‘so’ and ‘such’, especially in spoken English: I was so excited I couldn’t sleep.
9 spokenused when you use your hands to show how big something is or how much of it there isI need a piece of rope about that long. There was only that much left in the bottle. Synonyms and related words
General words used to describe size 10 usually in negatives or questionsmainly spokento a very great degreeThere’s no need to rush around – it isn’t that urgent. I know some people left before the end, but was it really that bad? Synonyms and related words
You can also say ‘It’s not as bad/cold/expensive as all that’ when you mean ‘It’s not very bad/cold/expensive’.
and all that at that that is (to say) that’s a good boy/clever girl etc that’s it that’s that
that
adverb, conjunction, determiner, pronoun US /ðæt/ That can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by a noun): Give me that hammer. as a demonstrative pronoun (without a following noun): Who gave you that? as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): I didn’t know that she was married. as a relative pronoun (forming the subject, object, or complement of a relative clause): It’s a song that my mother taught me. as an adverb (before an adjective or adverb): Three years? I can’t wait that long. 1 the one that is known about 1a used when you are referring to someone or something that has already been mentionedI know there’s a problem, but I haven’t got time to worry about that now. No, I’m not in love with Ken. Where did you get that idea? It was a secret – that’s why they never talked about it. Why don’t you ask Carmen? That’s who I’d choose. 1b spokenused for referring to someone or something that the person you are speaking to already knows aboutThe engine’s started making that noise again. Why don’t you invite that nice Mr. Clifford? The children used to love those old Charlie Chaplin films. Wasn’t that the boss’s wife you were talking to just now?
2 the one that you are looking atspoken 2a used for referring to someone or something that is not very near to you but that you can see or point atThat’s Jerry’s car, over there. This is my towel and that’s yours. I need these books, but you can borrow any of those. Where did that stain on the carpet come from? Do you know who that woman in the blue dress is? 2b used for referring to something that the person you are talking to is holding or wearingI like that jacket. It looks good on you. What’s that you’re holding?
3a used for referring to a period, event, or experience in the pastThere were no telephones in those days. Remember that time we all went to the lake? He once played football, but that was a long time ago. 3b used for referring to something that has just happenedThat was fun. We’ll have to do it again some time.
4 used when you are saying which person or thing you are referring toAll the details were in that letter I sent you last week. Those who could not walk were left to die by the roadside. that of: The voice was that of an elderly woman. 5 strongUS /ðæt/weakUS /ðət/ used for introducing a statement, idea, fact, or reason 5a used for introducing what someone says, thinks, believes, etc.Dawkins believes that his sister was murdered. There had been some suggestion that I should resign. 5b used for introducing a clause stating a factWe cannot ignore the fact that there is a shortage of qualified nurses. That no one remembered her birthday left Marta very depressed. it is surprising/interesting/important that: It was surprising that no one had warned them of the danger. 5c used when explaining why someone feels sad, angry, happy, etc.I’m sorry that I missed the first meeting. I am absolutely delighted that we achieved what we set out to do. Synonyms and related words
Ways of explaining or clarifying after all as as a matter of fact
When it does not begin a sentence, the conjunction that is often left out, especially in spoken English, or with some very common verbs: I told them I was busy.
6 strongUS /ðæt/weakUS /ðət/ used instead of “which,” “who,” or “whom” 6a used for introducing a clause that shows which person or thing you are talking about, or that gives more information about a specific person or thingWe haven’t met the people that live next door. Think of all the things that have happened to us since we moved here. We have built a structure that should last for hundreds of years. I want a car that’s reliable. 6b used after a superlative for stating in what situation the superlative is trueIt was the worst winter that anyone could remember. Davis is the most brilliant man that I’ve ever worked with. 6c used after a word such as “all,” “everything,” “anyone,” or “none”There was no one that I could ask for help. Is there anything else that you want to ask?
The relative pronoun that is often left out when it is the object of a relative clause: Did you find the book you were looking for? In formal written English that is not generally left out.
7 strongUS /ðæt/weakUS /ðət/used after “so” or “such” to show the result of somethingIt was so cold that the lake froze in some places. In the morning he had such a headache that he could not even drink his coffee.
The conjunction that is often left out of expressions with “so” and “such,” especially in spoken English: I was so excited I couldn’t sleep.
8 Britishspokenused for asking who someone is when you are telephoning themHello, is that Robert Hoffman? My name is Richard Anderson. Synonyms and related words 9 spokenused when you use your hands to show how big something is or how much of it there isI need a piece of rope about that long. There was only that much left in the bottle. Synonyms and related words
General words used to describe size 10 usually in negatives or questionsmainly spokento a very great degreeThere’s no need to rush around – it isn’t that urgent. I know some people left before the end, but was it really that bad? Synonyms and related words
You can also say “It’s not as bad/cold/expensive as all that” when you mean “It’s not very bad/cold/expensive.”
and all that at that that is (to say) that’s it that’s that
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