that · pron
that (PAST)
B2 used to refer to events or experiences in the past
Dictionary examples:
That was before we had a car. (21.2)
that (REACTION)
B2 used to express a reaction to something
Dictionary examples:
Smile for the camera. That's more like it. (11.7)
I didn't know she'd been so ill. That's terrible. (18.3)
Turn the engine on, then put the car in gear. That's right. (19.9)
that's that
C1 used to say that something has happened or a decision has been made and there is nothing more to say or do
Dictionary examples:
I won't agree to it and that's that. (13.0)
that is (to say)
C1 used to correct something you have said or give more information about something
Dictionary examples:
Everybody was at the meeting, well everyone except Jeanne, that is. (29.9)
this and that
C2 different things that are not very important
Dictionary examples:
"What are you doing today?" "Oh, just this and that." (22.1)
that (ALREADY MENTIONED)
A1 used to refer to something that has already been talked about or seen
Dictionary examples:
Don't eat that! It's my shoe! (0.0)
Don't sit on that! It's my cake! (0.0)
Don't eat that! It's my homework! (0.0)
If you do that, you'll be sorry. (11.2)
I don't think you should put up with that. (11.8)
You can't wear those to a wedding. (22.1)
that (CAN BE SEEN)
A1 used to refer to something that can be seen or pointed to
Dictionary examples:
Is that your hat or a UFO? (0.0)
Is that a banana in your ear? (0.0)
Is that your hair or a cat? (0.0)
That's a very big ice cream cone! (0.0)
I'd like some of those. (4.7)
That looks heavy. (6.6)
What's that in the corner? (22.5)
that (REFERRING BACK)
A2 used to make a connection with an earlier statement
Dictionary examples:
My alarm clock broke. That's why I'm late for work. (0.0)
The cat ate my homework. That's my excuse for today. (0.0)
I drank too much coffee. That's why I'm shaking. (0.0)
My usual train was cancelled. That's why I'm so late. (19.5)
She tricked him, and that's what really upset him. (45.3)
that (REFERRING TO SOMETHING)
A2 used at the beginning of a relative clause to show what thing is being referred to
Dictionary examples:
The homework that ate my weekend was finally done. (0.0)
The phone that never rings is always in my hand. (0.0)
The alarm clock that hates me rings too early. (0.0)
They liked the restaurant that they ate lunch at. (14.0)
I brought you the book that you wanted. (14.9)