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Sentence count:213+71 Only show simple sentencesPosted:2016-07-15Updated:2026-10-12
Antonym: this. Similar words: all that, that is, so that, see that, now that, at that, and that, in that. Meaning: [ðæt; ðət]  pron.1. (used to indicate a person, thing, idea, state, event, time, remark, etc., as pointed out or present, mentioned before, supposed to be understood, or by way of emphasis): That is her mother. After that we saw each other. 2. (used to indicate one of two or more persons, things, etc., already mentioned, referring to the one more remote in place, time, or thought; opposed to this): This is my sister and that's my cousin. 3. (used to indicate one of two or more persons, things, etc., already mentioned, implying a contrast or contradistinction; opposed to this): This suit fits better than that. 4. (used as the subject or object of a relative clause, esp. one defining or restricting the antecedent, sometimes replaceable by who, whom, or which): the horse that he bought. 5. (used as the object of a preposition, with the preposition standing at the end of a relative clause): the farm that I spoke of. 6. (used in various special or elliptical constructions): fool that he is. 7. at that, a. in spite of something; nevertheless: Although perhaps too elaborate, it seemed like a good plan at that. b. in addition; besides: It was a long wait, and an exasperating one at that. 8. that is, (by way of explanation, clarification, or an example); more accurately: I read the book, that is, I read most of it. Also, that is to say. 9. that's that, Informal. there is no more to be said or done; that is finished: I'm not going, and that's that! 10. with that, following that; thereupon: With that, he turned on his heel and fled. adj. 11. (used to indicate a person, place, thing, or degree as indicated, mentioned before, present, or as well-known or characteristic): That woman is her mother. Those little mannerisms of hers make me sick. 12. (used to indicate the more remote in time, place, or thought of two persons, things, etc., already mentioned; opposed to this): This room is his and that one is mine. 13. (used to imply mere contradistinction; opposed to this): not this house, but that one. 14. that way, Informal. in love or very fond of (usually fol. by about or for): The star and the director are that way. I'm that way about coffee. adv. 15. (used with adjectives and adverbs of quantity or extent) to the extent or degree indicated: that much; The fish was that big. 16. to a great extent or degree; very: It's not that important. 17. Dial. (used to modify an adjective or another adverb) to such an extent: He was that weak he could hardly stand. conj. 18. (used to introduce a subordinate clause as the subject or object of the principal verb or as the necessary complement to a statement made, or a clause expressing cause or reason, purpose or aim, result or consequence, etc.): I'm sure that you'll like it. That he will come is certain. Hold it up so that everyone can see it. 19. (used elliptically to introduce an exclamation expressing desire, a wish, surprise, indignation, or other strong feeling): Oh, that I had never been born!. 
31, It is a long lane that has no turning. 
32, That is not good language which all understand not. 
33, He that talks much erre much. 
34, It is love that makes the world go round. 
35, He is wise that is ware in time. 
36, He that is angry is seldom at ease. 
37, Merry is he that hath nought to lose. 
38, One may think that dares not speak. 
39, There is no virtue that poverty destroyeth not. 
40, They bray most that can do least. 
41, Happy is he that is happy in childhood. 
42, He that marries for wealth,[www.Sentencedict.com] sells his liberty. 
43, The heart that once truly loves never forgets. 
44, He that walks with wise men should be wise. 
45, Kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. 
46, Forget not that you are a man. 
47, It's the early bird that catches the worm. 
48, All things are easy that are done willingly. 
49, That which is evil is soon learnt. 
50, The dog that fetches will carry. 
51, All are not saints that go to church. 
52, Not all butter that the cow yields. 
53, That’s good wisdom which is wisdom in the end. 
54, All is grist that comes to the mill. 
55, He that lives ill, fear follows him. 
56, Save that of knowing that we do thy will. 
57, All that glisters is not gold. 
58, Money is the key that opens all doors. 
59, ’Tis the early bird that catches the worm. 
60, He that liveth in court dieth upon straw. 
More similar words: all that, that is, so that, see that, now that, at that, and that, in that, only that, and all that, seeing that, in order that, that is to say, at that time, hat, what, but what, than, laugh at, thank, at hand, somewhat, thanks, other than, what is more, whatsoever, rather than, thanks to, no less than, no more than. 
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