That

Quick meaning: That is a conjunction meaning Introducing a clause that is the object of a verb, especially a reporting verb or verb expressing belief, knowledge, perception, etc.

Meaning

Introducing a clause that is the object of a verb, especially a reporting verb or verb expressing belief, knowledge, perception, etc.

More Meanings

1. Introducing a clause that is the subject of a verb, especially the 'be' verb or a verb expressing judgement, opinion, etc.
2. Introducing a clause that complements an adjective or passive participle.
3. Introducing a subordinate clause modifying an adverb.
4. Introducing a clause that describes the information content of a preceding reporting noun.
5. Introducing — especially, but not exclusively, with an antecedent like so or such — a subordinate clause expressing a result, consequence, or effect.
6. (dated) Introducing a subordinate clause that expresses an aim, purpose, or goal ("final"), and usually contains the auxiliaries may, might, or should: so, so that, in order that.
7. (archaic or poetic) Introducing a premise or supposition for consideration: seeing as; inasmuch as; given that; as would appear from the fact that.

Example Sentences

I believe that it is true.

I'm sure that you are right.

Was John there? — Not that I saw.

She is convinced that he is British.

Word Forms

• thats

Synonyms for that

Depending on context, synonyms include so.

Antonyms for that

Common opposites include here, there, this, yon, yonder.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include this, it, which, who, whom, whichever.

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