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The last Hague Conference has in the meantime expressed its opinion that a body should be established which could prepare for the work involved more effectively than has hitherto proved possible.
Fredrik Bajer

Meaning of "that" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD THAT

Old English thæt; related to Old Frisian thet, Old Norse, Old Saxon that, Old High German daz, Greek to, Latin istud, Sanskrit tad.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF THAT

that  [ðæt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THAT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
That can act as an adverb, a pronoun, a conjunction and a determiner.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

The pronoun is a word that replaces other terms that designate people or things at any given moment.

The conjunction is an invariable grammatical category used to join together words and sentences.

The determinant is a modifier that provides context to the noun, often in terms of quantity and possession.

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of that in the English dictionary

The first definition of that in the dictionary is used preceding a noun that has been mentioned at some time or is understood. Other definition of that is used preceding a noun that denotes something more remote or removed. That is also used to refer to something that is familiar.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THAT

that goes without saying
that is
that is to say
that makes two of us
that will be the day
that´d
that´ll
that´s
that´s an idea
that´s as may be
that´s done it
that´s enough!
that´s more like it
that´s that
that´s the shot
that´s the stuff
that´s the way the cookie crumbles
that´s torn it
thataway

WORDS THAT END LIKE THAT

all that
and all that
and that
as all that
be all that
been-there done-that
chat
for all that
hat
I know what
in order that
in that
in the event that
like that
on condition that
on the understanding that
so that
this and that
what
with that

Synonyms and antonyms of that in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «that» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THAT

Find out the translation of that to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of that from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «that» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ese
570 millions of speakers

English

that
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कि
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ذَلِك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

который
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

esse/essa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

যে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ce
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Itu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

das
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

あの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

iku
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đó
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அந்த
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

त्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

o
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

quello
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tamten
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

той
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

acel
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εκείνος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

som
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of that

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THAT»

The term «that» is very widely used and occupies the 124 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THAT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «that» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «that» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about that

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10 QUOTES WITH «THAT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word that.
1
Sal Albanese
During my eleven years as a New York City public school teacher, I saw firsthand the impact that poverty has on the classroom. In low-income neighborhoods like Sunset Park, where I taught, students as young as five years old enter school affected by the stresses often created by poverty: domestic violence, drug abuse, gang activity.
2
Marcia Angell
I do think that we are an overmedicated society.
3
Roberto Azevedo
I think what helps me is that delegations of all sizes - the small, the medium, the large, the largest - they all have seen me in action. They all have seen me unlocking blockages, unlocking impasses for several years now, and they all know that... I can bring a constructive mood to the table.
4
Fredrik Bajer
The last Hague Conference has in the meantime expressed its opinion that a body should be established which could prepare for the work involved more effectively than has hitherto proved possible.
5
Tom Baker
My capacity as a monk was to passionately believe utter nonsense, and when you're an actor you have to do the same thing. Also, Christianity used to have a lot to do with self-loathing and an acceptance of criticism and things like that which is terribly important for actors.
6
Matt Bomer
As actors you're always going to take certain roles that are in your comfort zone and take ones that aren't.
7
Edward Bond
Art is the close scrutiny of reality and therefore I put on the stage only those things that I know happen in our society.
8
Christie Brinkley
My biggest deterrent to getting the workout I need is just that my days are so full and so busy.
9
Howard Graham Buffett
A lot of crops depend on labor, but they're done by farmers that don't communicate with one another. They're never in the same room together.
10
Claude Chabrol
I wanted to make a film about stupid people that was very vulgar and deeply stupid. From that moment on I can hardly be reproached for making a film that is about stupid people.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THAT»

Discover the use of that in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to that and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and ...
Every idea in this book is focused on increasing overall levels of productivity, performance, and output, and many can be applied to one's personal life as well. Each of the 21 methods and techniques is complete in itself.
Brian Tracy, 2008
2
Famine that Kills : Darfur, Sudan: Darfur, Sudan
In a new preface prepared for this revised edition, Alex de Waal analyzes the roots of the current conflict in land disputes, social disruption and impoverishment.
London Alex de Waal Director Justice Africa, 2004
3
Bodies that Matter: On the Discursive Limits of "sex"
Her erudition is outstanding, and she engages with a broad sweep of texts, bringing exciting interpretations to all of her readings. This book will be essential reading in feminism, cultural studies, philosophy and political theory.
Judith Butler, 1993
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The Four Things That Matter Most - 10th Anniversary Edition: ...
His insights and stories help us to forgive, appreciate, love, and celebrate one another more fully. The inspiring stories in The Four Things That Matter Most demonstrate the usefulness of the Four Things in a wide range of life situations.
Ira Byock, 2004
5
The Nothing that Is : A Natural History of Zero: A Natural ...
Robert Kaplan serves up all this history with immense zest and humor; his writing is full of anecdotes and asides, and quotations from Shakespeare to Wallace Stevens extend the book's context far beyond the scope of scientific specialists.
Robert Kaplan Instructor in Mathematics Harvard University (Emeritus), 1999
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Ties that Bind: A Social Contracts Approach to Business Ethics
Ties That Bind, written by two leading thinkers in the field of business ethics, offers a new approach to resolving today's most pressing debates about business behavior among diverse groups of people.
Thomas Donaldson, Thomas W. Dunfee, 1999
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That Noble Dream: The 'Objectivity Question' and the ...
Drawing on the unpublished correspondence as well as the published writing of hundreds of American historians, this book is a richly textured account of what American historians have thought they were doing, or ought to be doing, when they ...
Peter Novick, 1988
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Weird Ideas That Work: 11 1/2 Practices for Promoting, ...
Introduces the proven rules that a company can use to promote innovation, arguing that the corporate world should hire misfits and encourage them to defy the existing culture and actively consider ideas that appear ridiculous or impractical ...
Robert I. Sutton, 2002
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Classroom Assessment & Grading that Work
Discusses the components of an effective, standards-based assessment program that can be used to enhance student achievement.
Robert J. Marzano, 2006
10
Follow that Map!: A First Look at Mapping Skills
Explains and demonstrates key mapping concepts, discussing the use of symbols, legends, a compass, scale, landmarks, and gridlines, along with instructions for making a map of a bedroom.
Scot Ritchie, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THAT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term that is used in the context of the following news items.
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'The Hand That Feeds You,' a Thriller Written as an Act of Love for Its …
She grew suspicious when, after they had been dating for a while and he had proposed marriage, he said that he couldn't spend the holidays with her, so she ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
2
I wonder what he meant by that?
Diplomats know that the endgame is always the hardest part of any negotiation; and so it has proved. It remains likely, but far from certain, that a deal can still be ... «The Economist, Jun 15»
3
Not That There's Anything Wrong With That
“And hence,” replies Jason Alexander, “why the big line was born, that became the catchphrase.” According to the costars, the line “Not that there's anything ... «The New Republic, Jun 15»
4
The week that changed the nation
Political and social conventions on civil rights and race relations that for decades have seemed immovable are being swept away in a cascade of grass-roots ... «CNN, Jun 15»
5
London: the city that ate itself
London is a city ruled by money. The things that make it special – the markets, pubs, high streets and communities – are becoming unrecognisable. The city is ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
6
2013 And All That
Keynesians certainly did argue that the sequester would be a drag on the US recovery, and the economy did in fact continue to recover despite this drag. But in ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
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The town that banned Wi-Fi
So sensitive are the devices, and what they are listening for so faint, that even tiny signals nearby can be disruptive: a badly fitted microwave or a faulty electric ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
8
All That Fall review – a chance to savour uncanny Beckett in the dark
The obvious gain is that we create our own imaginary pictures of an old woman, Maddy Rooney, as she journeys along a country road to meet her blind ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
9
Live Review – Take That at The O2
“Hello everyone…this is what's left of Take That,” said Gary Barlow to the female-dominated crowd as the ageing boy band take to the stage. There may have ... «Express.co.uk, Jun 15»
10
25 Moments That Changed America
On the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, TIME proclaimed that his death was “the moment that changed America.” “There is ... «TIME, Jun 15»

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