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Definition & Meaning of "that"in English

01

used to identify a specific person or thing observed or pointed out by the speaker 

Examples
That is my brother standing by the car. 
1.1

used to refer to the more distant of two things, in contrast to "this" 

Examples
This pen writes better than that. 
02

used to refer to a statement, idea, or event already introduced 

Examples
She said she got the job, that made my day. 
03

used to introduce or refer to something having a particular feature or characteristic 

Examples
People are drawn to that which they find familiar. 
04

used to introduce relative clauses that refer to people, animals, or things 

Examples
The book that I borrowed is amazing. 
05

used after "and" for emphatic repetition or clarification 

Examples
She was generous, and that to a fault. 
06

used after a negative to express extent or awareness 

Examples
He hasn't done anything that I've seen. 
01

used to indicate a specific person or thing that the speaker sees, hears, or is pointing to 

Examples
Look at that bird on the fence. 
1.1

used to refer to the more distant of two people or things near the speaker 

that definition and meaning
Examples
I'll take this seat, and you can have that one. 
02

used to refer to something previously mentioned, known, or understood in the context 

Examples
He lived in Mysore at that time. 
03

used to identify or single out a person or thing with a notable or distinctive feature 

Examples
I admire that teacher who inspired you. 
3.1

used to refer to a specific person or thing that the listener is expected to recognize or be familiar with 

Examples
Where is that son of yours hiding? 
01

used to introduce a subordinate clause expressing a statement, thought, or reported speech 

Examples
She said that she was satisfied with the results. 
1.1

used to introduce a clause giving the reason or cause for something 

Examples
He seemed pleased that I wanted to continue. 
1.2

used to introduce a clause showing the result of something 

Examples
She was so tired that she couldn't think clearly. 
1.3

used to express a purpose, hope, or intention 

Examples
We pray that the coming year brings peace. 
02

used to express a strong wish, longing, or regret 

Formal
Examples
That I were young again! 
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01

used to emphasize the extent or degree of something 

Grammatical Information
adverb of degree
Examples
He didn't seem that interested in the topic. 
1.1

used with a gesture to show size, distance, or extent 

Examples
The fish I caught was that big! 
1.2

used for emphasis in casual speech, often with negatives or understatement 

Examples
He wasn't that far away when it happened. 
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