Pronunciation

/ðæt/

Definitions

Noun

1. A word used to indicate or point out a person, thing, or idea: “The book on the table is that one.”
2. A specific, often unique, instance or case: “This is the most interesting story that happened to me.”
3. A measure of distance or quantity: “The car can travel 100 miles per gallon, which is quite good.”

Pronoun

1. Refers to an indefinite person or thing: “Who left the door open? It was that person who forgot.”
2. Used as a substitute for a previously mentioned noun: “I saw him at the store, but he didn’t see me. That’s strange.”

Determiner

1. A word used to modify a noun, specifying which one is being referred to: “That’s my favorite book.”

Preposition

1. Used to indicate a relationship between a noun or pronoun and other parts of the sentence: “The book is on that shelf.”

Phrases

• “That’s it” means that something has been completed or that’s all that’s needed.
• “That thing over there” is a way to point out a specific object.
• “That’s when it happened” indicates the time of an event.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Which shirt do you like better? This one or that one?”
• Pronoun: “I’ve already told you everything. That’s all there is to know.”
• Determiner: “I’ll take that book you recommended.”
• Preposition: “Can you hand me that pen from the drawer?”

Synonyms (for Noun)

• This
• That one
• The one
• Such
• Such a

Synonyms (for Pronoun)

• This
• That
• They
• It
• Such (in certain contexts)