noun
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Something being indicated that is there; one of those.
adverb
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(degree) To a given extent or degree.
example
"The ribbon was that thin." "I disagree, I say it was not that thin, it was thicker... or maybe thinner..."
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(degree) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly (in negative constructions).
example
I did the run last year, and it wasn't that difficult.
synonyms
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To such an extent; so. (in positive constructions).
example
Ooh, I was that happy I nearly kissed her.
pronoun
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(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
example
He went home, and after that I never saw him again.
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The known (thing); used to refer to something just said.
example
They're getting divorced. What do you think about that?
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(demonstrative) The aforementioned quality or proposition; used to emphatically affirm or deny a previous statement or question.
example
The water is so cold! — That it is.
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(relative) (plural that) Which, who; representing a subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition.
example
The CPR course that she took really came in handy.
definition
Used in place of relative adverbs such as where or when; often omitted.
example
the last time that [= when] I went to Europe
conjunction
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Introducing a clause which is the subject or object of a verb (such as one involving reported speech), or which is a complement to a previous statement.
example
He told me that the book is a good read.
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Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause: because, in that.
example
Be glad that you have enough to eat.
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Introducing a subordinate clause that expresses an aim, purpose or goal ("final"), and usually contains the auxiliaries may, might or should: so, so that.
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Introducing — especially, but not exclusively, with an antecedent like so or such — a subordinate clause expressing a result, consequence or effect.
example
The noise was so loud that she woke up.
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Introducing a premise or supposition for consideration: seeing as; inasmuch as; given that; as would appear from the fact that.
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Introducing a subordinate clause modifying an adverb.
example
How often did she visit him? — Twice that I saw.
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Introducing an exclamation expressing a desire or wish.
example
Oh that spring would come!
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Introducing an exclamation expressing a strong emotion such as sadness or surprise.