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- pronunciation:
- thaet
- parts of speech:
- pronoun, adjective, adverb, conjunction
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pronoun |
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those |
| definition 1: |
the person, thing, or matter mentioned or understood.
That isn't true. |
| definition 2: |
the one less obvious or more remote.
This restaurant is closer than that.- antonyms:
- this
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| definition 3: |
the time or occurrence just mentioned.
Before that, we were happy. |
| definition 4: |
which, who, or whom (used as a relative pronoun to introduce a clause, esp. one that defines or restricts.)
The building that is being constructed is the new library.The people that live next door have a noisy dog. |
| definition 5: |
the one or type specified as follows.
His style is that of an expert. |
| definition 6: |
in, at, by, on, or with which.
every time that we visit |
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
used to indicate a person, thing, or matter as mentioned or understood.
Yes, when that document is signed, the paperwork will be complete.That woman from the bank called again today. |
| definition 2: |
used to indicate the one that is more distant or less immediately apparent.
That dog over there seems more friendly.When you said you liked Jim, I didn't realize you meant that Jim. |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
to such a degree or extent.
Is it really that much of a problem?I can't run that far without losing my breath. |
| definition 2: |
to a great extent; very.
It's a nice house and it's not that expensive, so we're really considering buying it. |
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conjunction |
| definition 1: |
used to introduce a noun clause serving as the subject or object of the main verb or as a predicate nominative.
That Alice will find a job is obvious.We know that she is bored.His wish is that he will live long. |
| definition 2: |
used to introduce a subordinate clause showing purpose, esp. following "so" or "in order."
That their countrymen should be free, they gave their lives.We worked overtime so that we could save money.She packed all her things the night before so that she would be ready to go in the morning.He booked the tickets well in advance in order that he could be sure of getting the best seats. |
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