American English
/ðæt̚/
One syllable.
Used before a word for one person, thing, or idea to point to one that is farther away or already known from the conversation.
That is pronounced /ðæt̚/ when it points to something, is said alone, or is emphasized. In natural speech, it often becomes /ðət̚/ when it connects one part of a sentence to another.
Used before a word for one person, thing, or idea to point to one that is farther away or already known from the conversation.
I don't like that color.
That restaurant is always busy.
that day · that time · that way · that kind of + noun
that + singular noun
subject + verb + that + singular noun
Used to introduce information after words like think, know, say, hope, glad, and sure.
I think that she is right.
We know that the store is closed.
After words like think, say, and know, English often leaves that out.
think that · know that · say that · make sure that
subject + verb + that + subject + verb
subject + be + adjective + that + subject + verb
Used by itself to point to or refer to one person, thing, or idea that is farther away or was mentioned before.
That looks expensive.
Please don't touch that.
that's right · that's it · not that
that + verb
subject + verb + that
Used after a word for a person or thing to add information that identifies or describes it.
The book that I bought is excellent.
She is the person that helped me.
In this use, do not put that after a comma.
noun + that + subject + verb
noun + that + verb
Used to show that a high degree causes a result.
The coffee was so hot that I couldn't drink it.
For that reason.
The road was closed. That's why we turned back.
Used to explain something in a clearer or more exact way.
The shop is closed—that is, no one can go in.
For more than one person or thing, use those. This plural form is not made by adding -s.