Synonyms for

That

Verb / ðæt / / ðʌt / Another word for that — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea

Synonyms & similar words

this those such the aforementioned aforesaid aforenamed aforementioned forementioned afore-said above-mentioned above-named above-said preceding aforesaid aforestated foregoing aforementioned aforesaid foregoing

Synonyms by register

Formal

such aforementioned said

Informal

that one the one

Literary

yon yonder

Antonyms

this here near proximal present

Common collocations

  • that is
  • that time
  • that way
  • that much
  • that sort of
  • that kind of
  • that said
  • that much

Word family

adjective that
adverb that

Usage note

As a determiner, 'that' refers to something more distant than 'this'. As a conjunction, it introduces subordinate clauses, often omitted in informal speech.

Example sentences

  1. That is my favorite color.
  2. Can you pass me that book?
  3. I know that you are a good student.
  4. That was a great movie.
  5. That dog is so cute!

Quotes

  • That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. - Neil Armstrong
  • I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.' - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • I think, therefore I am. - René Descartes

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