that

/ðæt/

Definitions

1. pronoun

Used to refer to a person, place, thing, or concept previously mentioned or easily identified

“I saw the movie that you recommended.”

2. adverb

Used to indicate a particular thing or action

“I’m going to the store that is just around the corner.”

3. conjunction

Used to introduce a subordinate clause or to indicate a contrast

“I want to go to the beach, that is, if the weather is nice.”

4. determiner

Used to specify or identify a particular thing or group of things

“I’m looking for the book that you lent me.”

Synonyms

  • these
  • this
  • those
  • which

Antonyms

  • none