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Meaning ofthatin English

that

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Definitions

Conjunction
1. introducing a complementary clause; describing a state
2. introducing a descriptive clause; providing information
  The book that I read was very interesting.
3. introducing a result or consequence; expressing an effect
  The weather was so cold that we had to stay indoors.
4. introducing a purpose or goal; using auxiliaries like may or should
  I hope that I can learn the language quickly.
5. introducing a premise; considering something
  The manager considered the fact that sales had increased significantly.
6. introducing a dependent clause; relating ideas
  I think that the new policy will be effective.
7. introducing a clause with more info; can be omitted
  The manager said that the meeting will start at 9am.
8. pointing to a specific thing; for clarification
  The manager said that the new employee is very experienced.
9. introducing a verb's object clause; reporting information
  The book that is on the shelf is the one I've been looking for.
10. introducing a subject clause; expressing judgment or opinion
  I believe that the new plan will succeed.
Determiner
1. indicating a distant thing or idea;for distinction
  The picture that is hanging on the wall is beautiful.
2. referring to something separate; by space or time
  The book that is on the table is the one I need.
3. referring to something previously mentioned; already known
  I know that book, it's my favorite.
Pronoun
1. referring to a previously mentioned noun; as subject
  The company is the one that announced the new policy.
2. identifying a specific thing; from context
  The book that is on the bestseller list is my favorite.
3. something distant or distinct; indicated by context
  The house over there is the one that they want to buy.
4. referring to a person or thing; adding extra details
  The manager mentioned that employee who is very talented.
5. indicating something distant; previously mentioned
  The city that we visited last year is very beautiful.

Compounds / Phrases