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Definition of That
1. pron., a., conj., & adv. As a demonstrative pronoun (pl. Those), that usually points out, or refers to, a person or thing previously mentioned, or supposed to be understood. That, as a demonstrative, may precede the noun to which it refers; as, that which he has said is true; those in the basket are good apples.
Definition of That
1. Conjunction. (non-gloss definition Connecting noun clause (as involving reported speech etc.); introducing a subordinate noun clause.) (defdate from 9th c.) ¹
2. Conjunction. (archaic) Introducing a hypothetical fact or supposition: ‘given that’, ‘as would appear from the fact that’. (defdate from 11th c.) ¹
3. Conjunction. With antecedent (term so) or (term such): introducing the result of the main clause. (defdate from 11th c.) ¹
4. Conjunction. (archaic) Without any antecedent: so that. (defdate from 12th c.) ¹
5. Determiner. The (thing) being indicated (at a distance from the speaker, or previously mentioned, or at another time). ¹
6. Pronoun. (context: demonstrative) That thing or person. (defdate from 9th c.) ¹
7. Pronoun. (context: relative) Which, who. (defdate from 9th c.) ¹
8. Adverb. (context: degree) To a given extent or degree; particularly. ¹
9. Adverb. (dialect in positive standard in negative constructions) So, so much; very. ¹
10. Adverb. (dialect) Indeed. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of That
1. the one indicated [pron THOSE]
Lexicographical Neighbors of That
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