that ( P ) Pronunciation Key (tht, tht)
pron. pl. those (thz)
Used to refer to the one designated, implied, mentioned, or understood: What kind of soup is that?
Used to refer to the one, thing, or type specified as follows: The relics found were those of an earlier time.
Used to refer to the event, action, or time just mentioned: After that, he became a recluse.
Used to indicate the farther or less immediate one: That is for sale; this is not.
Used to emphasize the idea of a previously expressed word or phrase: He was fed up, and that to a great degree.
The one, kind, or thing; something: She followed the calling of that which she loved.
those Used to indicate an unspecified number of people: those who refused to join.
Used as a relative pronoun to introduce a clause, especially a restrictive clause: the car that has the flat tire.
In, on, by, or with which: each summer that the concerts are performed.
According to what; insofar as: He never knew her, that I know of.
adj. pl. those
Being the one singled out, implied, or understood: that place; those mountains.
Being the one further removed or less obvious: That route is shorter than this one.
adv.
To such an extent or degree: Is your problem that complicated?
To a high degree; very: didn't take what he said that seriously.
conj.
Used to introduce a noun clause that is usually the subject or object of a verb or a predicate nominative: “That contemporary American English is exuberantly vigorous is undeniable” (William Arrowsmith).
Used to introduce a subordinate clause stating a result, wish, purpose, reason, or cause: She hoped that he would arrive on time. He was saddened that she felt so little for him.
Used to introduce an anticipated subordinate clause following the expletive it occurring as subject of the verb: It is true that dental work is expensive.
Used to introduce a subordinate clause modifying an adverb or adverbial expression: will go anywhere that they are welcome.
Used to introduce a subordinate clause that is joined to an adjective or noun as a complement: was sure that she was right; the belief that rates will rise soon.
Used to introduce an elliptical exclamation of desire: Oh, that I were rich!
Idioms:
at that
In addition; besides: lived in one room, and a small room at that.
Regardless of what has been said or implied: a long shot, but she just might win at that.
that is
To explain more clearly; in other words: on the first floor, that is, the floor at street level.
