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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!. 
121, He that has a full purse never lacks a friend. Even in a busy market, nobody cares to know a poor person. 
122, The only secret a woman can keep is that of her age. 
123, Everything has its time and that time must be watched. 
124, Mishaps are like knives that either serve us or cut us as we grasp them by the handle or blade. 
125, It is a silly goose that comes to the fox's sermon. 
126, The cow that’s first up gets the first of the dew. 
127, The tiger that has once tasted blood is never sated with the taste of it. 
128, The most useful learning in the world is that which teches us how to die well. 
129, The paramount duty of Congress is to stop deficiencies by the restoration of that protective legislation which has always been the firmst prop of the Treasury. 
130, He that would live in peace and rest must hear and see,[http://www.sentencedict.com/that.html] and say the best. 
131, That which is striking and beautiful is not always good, but that which is good is always beautiful. 
132, It is no good hen that cackles in your house and lays in another’s. 
133, In science, the importance is something that has been reached out, not the researcherhimself. 
134, There can be no war nowadays between civilized nations, nor any peace that is not hollow and delusive unless sustained and backed up by the sentiment of the people who are parties to it. 
135, Learn to suffer without complaining; that is the best thing I can teach you. 
136, The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes. Winston Churchill 
137, He that dallies with enemy gives him leave to kill him. 
138, It is an ill bird that fouls its own nest. 
139, He that serves God for money will serve the devil for better wages. 
140, That which was bitter to endure may be sweet to remember. 
141, The wise hand doth not all that the foolish mouth speaks. 
142, If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some, for the that goes a-borrowing goes a-sorrowing. 
143, He knows best what good is that has endured evil. 
144, He that is ill to himself will be good to nobody. 
145, We should put aside and postpone all other reforms; that we have but one task-----the istruction of the people, the diffusion of education, the ecourgement of science----on that day a great step will have then been taken in our rgenerion. 
146, It is only when the mind and character slumber that the dress can be seen. 
147, I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country. 
148, When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people. 
149, I regard that man as lost, who has lost his sense of shame. 
150, He who imagines that he has knowledge enough has none. 
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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