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Sentence count:213+71Posted: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!. 
91, No one can degrade us except ourselves; that if we are worthy, no influence can defeat us. 
92, He is never alone that is in the company of noble thoughts. 
93, It is not helps, but obstaceles, not facilities but difficulties, that make men. 
94, Much water runs by the mill that the miller knows not of. 
95, He that has a full purse never wants a friend. 
96, He that doth what he will doth not what he ought. 
97, He that would eat the kernel must crack the nut. 
98, The love that is too violent will not last long. 
99, Great men are the guide posts and landmarks in the state;are they who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force, that thoughts rule the world. 
100, A mill cannot grind with the water that is past. 
101, The most normal and the most perfect human being is the one who most thoroughly addresses himself to the activity of his best powers,gives himself most thoroughly to the world around him,flings himself out into the midst of humanity,[sentencedict.com/that.html]and is so preoccu pied by his own beneficent reaction on the world that he is practically unconscious of a sep arate existence... 
102, I don't wait for moods. You accomplish nothing if you do that. Your mind must know it has got down to work. 
103, Experience teaches fools, and he is a great one that will not learn by it. 
104, The best of all governments is that which teaches us to govern ourselves. 
105, Do not, for one repulse, give up the purpose that you resolved to effect. 
106, Thinking is, or ought to be, a coolness and a calmness; and our poor hearts throb, and our poor brains beat too much for that. 
107, He that has no children knows not what is love. 
108, The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else. 
109, Affairs that are done by due degrees are soon ended. 
110, The bird that can sing and won’t sing must be made to sing. 
111, We hope to grow old, yet we fear old age; that is, we are willing to live, and afraid to die. 
112, Save something for the man that rides on the white horse. 
113, It is a good horse that never stumbles; and a good wife that never grumbles. 
114, He that is full of himself is very [quite] empty. 
115, Men and women use their brains differently, but that their brains may actually be designed differently. 
116, It is a fairy wood that has never a withered bough in it. 
117, Think about the misforture of others that you may be satisfied with your own lot. 
118, What is there sadder under the sun than a day that is gone and notyhing done. 
119, They must hunger in frost that will not work in heat. 
120, It is good to have money to buy things that money can buy,but it is better not to lose things money cannot buy. 
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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