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adverb

ˈt͟hat How to pronounce that (audio)
Definition of thatnext
as in so
to a great degree the hotel isn't that far from the beach

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adjective

as in further

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Recent Examples of that
Adverb
People have been processing food – that is, transforming crops and animals into food ingredients and products – for all of human history. — Garrett M. Broad, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 Chrysoberyl is a rare gemstone prized for its exceptional hardness and brilliance, known for its honey and chartreuse hues that shift under the light, making Khaled’s one-of-a-kind watch shine that much brighter. — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026 But for that to happen, the house — that is, the program — must be a stellar home to attract top talent. — Pj Green october 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026 Before that time, nearly all food was local food – that is, produced within a few dozen miles – and people consumed fresh foods quickly to avoid spoilage. — Garrett M. Broad, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for that
Recent Examples of Synonyms for that
  1. so
  2. further
  3. very
  4. opposite
  5. extremely
  6. other
  7. really
  8. farther
Adverb
  • For a network that is so aware of what is said about it, its first Super Bowl will be shadowed by its broadcasters.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Home ownership doesn’t always mean stability, so consider these factors before deciding whether to rent or buy.
    — Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of so
Adjective
  • More computing capacity could also help AI labs develop new models and services, creating further demand for Nvidia products.
    — Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Some even pitched tents and 55 people were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday morning, prompting further demonstrations.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of further
Adverb
  • And Winnie-the-Pooh continues to sit, in a thoughtful sort of way, which is what very old bears in very nice glass cases mostly do.
    — STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Dolphins’ attendance has dropped significantly so far this season, albeit in a very limited sample size.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of very
Adjective
  • In conference rooms and attempts at collective action alike, these two opposite ends of the supply chain often have different agendas and different ideas of success, and many speak different languages — literally and figuratively.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers have used this tool, known as a feeling thermometer, for decades to measure how Americans feel about different groups, including people of color, gay and lesbian people and members of the opposite political party.
    — Jesse Rhodes, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of opposite
Adverb
  • Today, however, plague is curable and extremely unlikely to blow up into a new pandemic, experts say.
    — Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Nowhere was his balancing act viewed more extremely than with Ukraine.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of extremely
Adjective
  • But Griffin’s focus on the Times story and other fallout has, acquaintances say, continued.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • But many voters turned their backs on the party when Lula and other leaders became embroiled in corruption scandals in the 2010s.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of other
Adverb
  • And yet 59% of the Hornets’ shots came from three-point range — this is a team that really never stops shooting them, for better or for worse.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Loves, cities, and musical genres may change, but that girl who felt left out has never really stopped writing.
    — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of really
Adjective
  • For migratory species such as myrtle warblers, the farther north and west their breeding range expanded, the longer the migration to their southern wintering ground became.
    — Stephanie Szarmach, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The farther outside that band of totality the less of the sun’s surface the moon appears to obscure.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
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“That.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/that. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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