Associations to the word «That»

THAT, conjunction. Introducing a clause that is the subject or object of a verb (such as one involving reported speech), or that is a complement to a previous statement.

THAT, conjunction. Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause: because, in that.

THAT, conjunction. (now) (uncommon) Introducing a subordinate clause expressing an aim, purpose, or goal: so, so that.

THAT, conjunction. Introducing — especially, but not exclusively, with an antecedent like so or such — a subordinate clause expressing a result, consequence, or effect.

THAT, conjunction. (archaic or poetic) Introducing a premise or supposition for consideration: seeing as; inasmuch as; given that; as would appear from the fact that.

THAT, conjunction. Introducing a subordinate clause modifying an adverb.

THAT, conjunction. Introducing an exclamation expressing a desire or wish.

THAT, conjunction. Introducing an exclamation expressing a strong emotion such as sadness or surprise.

THAT, pronoun. (demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]

THAT, pronoun. (demonstrative) The aforementioned quality; used together with a verb and pronoun to emphatically repeat a previous statement.

THAT, pronoun. (relative) Which, who. [from 9thc.]

THAT, adverb. (degree) To a given extent or degree.

THAT, adverb. (degree) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly (in negative constructions).

THAT, adverb. (obsolete outside dialects) To such an extent; so, such. (in positive constructions).

THAT, noun. (philosophy) Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

THAT BEING SAID, conjunction. However

THAT CLAUSE, noun. (grammar) a clause in a sentence that is introduced by the word that.

THAT CLAUSES, noun. Plural of that clause

THAT DOES IT, interjection. (idiomatic) Used to express annoyance or frustration or announce that one has reached the limit of one's patience or temper

THAT DOES IT, interjection. (idiomatic) Used to announce or assert completion of a task.

THAT IS, adverb. (conjunctive) In other words; that is to say. Used to introduce a clarification or explanation

THAT IS TO SAY, adverb. (conjunctive) In other words. Used to introduce a clarification, simplification, or explanation

THAT ONE, pronoun. A specified object, thing or person (especially one further away/over there or known or mentioned later)

THAT TIME OF THE MONTH, noun. Alternative form of time of the month

THAT TIRED FEELING, noun. An extended lethargy.

THAT WAS THAT, verb. Simple past tense of that's that

THAT WAY, adjective. (idiomatic) (euphemistic) Gay; homosexual.

THAT WAY INCLINED, adjective. (literally) Interested in that; having such a tendency.

THAT WAY INCLINED, adjective. (specifically) (euphemistic) Gay, homosexual.