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that

[ðæt]

Definition:
1. Used for referring to a person or thing that is not near the speaker or as near to the speaker as another.
2. Used for referring to somebody or something that has already been mentioned or is already known about.

Use 'that' in a sentence:

  1. He's hypnotized by that black hair and that white face.
  2. Phew! That was close—that car nearly hit us.
  3. I'm not a cook myself but I am interested in nutrition and that.
  4. That person who violates the law and discriminates should suffer in his career.
  5. Do I look that stupid?.
  6. Quit it! That hurts!
  7. From that it followed logically that he would not be meeting Hildegarde.
  8. That plant's died.
  9. I remarked that I would go shopping that afternoon.
  10. That jacket fits well.
  11. The caféwas popular with locals, and not with the more respectable locals at that.
  12. 'She said she'd met you in England.' — 'That's true.'.
  13. Look at that guy. He's got red socks.
  14. Education Ministers ought to have placed the interests of consumers — that is to say pupils — first.
  15. 'I've never been to Paris.' — 'That's a pity. You should go one day.'
  16. The survey revealed that.
  17. It isn't that funny.
  18. It's about that long.
  19. "Ooh, that hurts."
  20. Ouch! That hurt!
  21. I'd like to come on to that question later.
  22. That's John Gibb, operations chief for New York Emergency Management.
  23. What's that smell?
  24. Another mistake like that and you're history.
  25. Not even Gary, he said, was that stupid.
  26. You made that up!
  27. Did you get that cheque I sent?.
  28. I am a disappointing, though generally dutiful, student. That is, I do as I'm told.
  29. Without that contract, we're done for.
  30. Where did you get that hat?.
  31. Every child needs to know that he is loved.
  32. Ow! That hurt!
  33. Is that gospel?
  34. 'You got married, right?' — 'Yeah, that's it.'
  35. I reckon (that) I'm going to get that job.
  36. Success never seems to come but through hard work, often physically demanding work at that.
  37. He became more aware of the things that started that tension off.
  38. That note sounded sharp.
  39. That seems like a horrible mess that will drag on for years.
  40. It was this campaign that established the paper's reputation.
  41. In my case I chose that course which I considered right.
  42. When he left the office, that was it, the workday was over.
  43. Is that gun licensed?
  44. I hate to be nasty and all that.
  45. I would have walked out, I was that angry.
  46. I really thought I was something when I wore that hat and my patent leather shoes.
  47. Look at that moon. Is that beautiful or what?
  48. What's that noise?
  49. She of all people should know the answer to that.
  50. Whose house is that?
  51. If these measures also reduce unemployment, that is all to the good.
  52. The article enthused about the benefits that the new system would bring.
  53. That phone's always ringing.
  54. What gave you the idea that he'd be here?
  55. That blouse shouldn't look like that after only two washes.
  56. Yes, that's a good point.
  57. Who played that heart?
  58. I don't know how you can say things like that.
  59. I'm surprised that you of all people should say that.
  60. What a difference! You look great with your hair like that.
  61. I don't like the look of that guy.
  62. Where's that damn book!
  63. Is that book yours?
  64. It is essential that we present a united front.
  65. It would appear that this was a major problem.
  66. There is little hope that they will be found alive.
  67. That's the only reason I'm actually going.
  68. I don't see how that follows from what you've just said.
  69. It's obvious from what he said that something is wrong.
  70. It's a fine performance that commands attention from first to last.
  71. It's in that drawer.
  72. The article is an accurate reflection of events that day.
  73. It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low.
  74. Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power.
  75. It is always possible that the judge may decide against you.
  76. That's my wife you were talking to.
  77. The situation required that he should be present.
  78. The research shows that computer games may cause aggression.
  79. There is still a risk that the whole deal will fall through.
  80. If you can manage to get two tickets that's better still.
  81. They now say that red wine is good for you.