TalkCo
How to pronounce that
Say it like this: /ðət/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does that mean?
conjIntroducing a clause that is the object of a verb, especially a reporting verb or verb expressing belief, knowledge, perception, etc.
“I believe that it is true.”
As delayed subject.
“It is almost certain that she will come.”
As direct subject.
“That she will come is almost certain.”
detThe (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
“That battle was in 1450.”
pronThe 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 exp
“That's my car over there.”
Used to refer to a noun phrase or statement just made.
“I got fed up, and that to a great degree.”
Used to emphatically affirm or deny a previous statement or question.
“The water is so cold! — That it is.”
advTo a given extent or degree.
“Here's the measurement – the ribbon must be that long, no longer and no shorter.”
Denoting 'as much', 'no less'.
“It didn't seem like ten miles, but actually it was that far.”
To a great extent or degree; very, particularly.
“How was the play? ~ Not all that good.”
Practise saying that out loud with your AI English tutor, or look up any other word.
Look up more wordsOther words to practise
Pronunciations and meanings from Wiktionary via kaikki.org, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Recordings by Wikimedia Commons contributors. This page is shared under the same license.