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that Definition and Meaning in English (that definition)

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That definition: Used to refer to a specific thing or person previously mentioned, known, or understood by the speaker and listener, often indicating something at a distance.

Definitions of That

  1. 1determiner

    Used to refer to a specific thing or person previously mentioned, known, or understood by the speaker and listener, often indicating something at a distance.

  2. 2pronoun

    Used to refer to a specific thing, person, or idea previously mentioned or understood, often indicating something at a distance from the speaker.

  3. 3conjunction

    Used to introduce a subordinate clause, often one acting as the object of a verb of thinking, saying, or knowing.

Example Sentences

casual

“Look at that beautiful bird flying in the sky.”

formal

“I believe that he will succeed in his new venture.”

casual

“That is not fair to the other participants.”

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Inflected Word Forms

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abbreviationthat's

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

That's it!expression

Used to indicate the end of something, or to express agreement or satisfaction.

That being saidexpression

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something previously said, but does not contradict it.

That's all folks!expression

A common phrase used to signal the end of a presentation, show, or discussion.

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That definition: Used to refer to a specific thing or person previously mentioned, known, or understood by the speaker and listener, often indicating something at a distance.
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'That' translates to 'that' in English. That definition: Used to refer to a specific thing or person previously mentioned, known, or understood by the speaker and listener, often indicating something at a distance.
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