that (Meaning)
that (pron., a., conj., & adv.)
As a demonstrative pronoun (pl. Those), that usually points out, or refers to, a person or thing previously mentioned, or supposed to be understood. That, as a demonstrative, may precede the noun to which it refers; as, that which he has said is true; those in the basket are good apples.
As an adjective, that has the same demonstrative force as the pronoun, but is followed by a noun.
As a relative pronoun, that is equivalent to who or which, serving to point out, and make definite, a person or thing spoken of, or alluded to, before, and may be either singular or plural.
As a conjunction, that retains much of its force as a demonstrative pronoun.
To introduce a clause employed as the object of the preceding verb, or as the subject or predicate nominative of a verb.
To introduce, a reason or cause; -- equivalent to for that, in that, for the reason that, because.
To introduce a purpose; -- usually followed by may, or might, and frequently preceded by so, in order, to the end, etc.
To introduce a consequence, result, or effect; -- usually preceded by so or such, sometimes by that.
In an elliptical sentence to introduce a dependent sentence expressing a wish, or a cause of surprise, indignation, or the like.
As adverb: To such a degree; so; as, he was that frightened he could say nothing.
Synonyms & Antonyms of that
that Sentence Examples
- The exact location of the lost treasure remains a mystery.
- The chef followed the exact recipe to create the perfect dish.
- The scientist conducted an exact experiment to prove their hypothesis.
- The painter captured the exact likeness of her subject in the portrait.
- The driver took the exact route to the destination.
- The tailor made an exact copy of the designer's gown.
- The student gave an exact answer to the question.
- The architect drew an exact blueprint of the building.
- The musician played the exact same notes in their performance.
- The historian gave an exact account of the battle.
FAQs About the word that
As a demonstrative pronoun (pl. Those), that usually points out, or refers to, a person or thing previously mentioned, or supposed to be understood. That, as a
opposite, other,further, farther, far,back, remote, outside,distant, remoter
front, hither, this, near, this, front, closer, near,closer, hither
The exact location of the lost treasure remains a mystery.
The chef followed the exact recipe to create the perfect dish.
The scientist conducted an exact experiment to prove their hypothesis.
The painter captured the exact likeness of her subject in the portrait.
