that (A1)
determiner, pronoun, adverb, conjunction
Pronunciation: /ðæt/
Definition
Used to identify a specific person or thing that is at a distance from the speaker, or to refer to a time in the past.
Examples
I want that book on the top shelf.
Do you remember that day we went to the beach?
That car is going too fast.
How to Use that
- that is (collocation)
- Used to identify or emphasize something. — "That is my car."
- that way (collocation)
- In that direction or manner. — "Go that way to find the station."
- so that (conjunction)
- For the purpose that; in order that. — "Study hard so that you can pass the exam."
- in that (prepositional phrase)
- In the respect that; because. — "He is lucky in that he has a good job."
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