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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!. 
61, It is comparison that makes men happy or miserable. 
62, He that soweth virtue shall reap fame. 
63, It is not the hood that makes the monk. 
64, It is a wise man that never makes mistakes. 
65, He that lies down [sleeps] with dogs must rise up with fleas. 
66, I am not only witty in myself, but the cause that wit is in other men. 
67, I have long since abandoned the notion that higher education is essential to either success or happiness. Hot houses of learning do not always grow anything edible. 
68, He that regards not a penny, will lavish a pound. 
69, There are none so blind as those, that will not see. 
70, As a modern parent, I know that it's not how much you give children those counts, it's the love and attention you shower on them.A caring attitude can not only save you a small fortune[Sentence dictionary], but also even make you feel good about being tight-fisted and offering more care than presents. 
71, Write down the advice of him that loves you, though you like it not at present. 
72, It is a blind silly goose that comes to the fox’s sermon. 
73, What is in a name?That which we call a rose by any other name would smell and sweet. 
74, Labour to keep alive in your breast that spark of celestial fire, called conscience. 
75, Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two makes four. If that is granted, all else follows. 
76, It is not the gay coat that makes the (fine) gentleman. 
77, It is not only the feather that makes the bird. 
78, As empty vessels make the loudest sound, so they that have least wit are the greatest babblers. 
79, In delay there lies no plenty , Then come kiss me , sweet and twenty , Youth's a stuff that will not endure . 
80, Fear not that thy life shall come to an end, but rather fear that it shall never have a beginning. 
81, The water that bears the boat is the same that swallows it up. 
82, It is a wise father that knows his own child. William Shakespeare 
83, The tragedy of the world is that those who are imaginative have but slight experience, and those who are experienced have feeble imaginations. 
84, The time of life is short ; to spend that shortness basely, it would be too long. 
85, It is a good divine that follows his own instructions. William Shakespeare 
86, Dogs that bark at a distance bite not at hand. 
87, Their is something that is much more scarce, something rarer than ability. It is the ability to recognize. 
88, Bees that have honey in their mouths have stings in their tails. 
89, He that will have a hare to breakfast must hunt overnight. 
90, We should so live and labor in our time that what came to us as seed may go to the next generation as blossom, and what came to us as blossom may go to them as fruit. This is what we mean by progress. 
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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