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“that” in English

that

Illustration of "that" in a English cultural setting — A person points across a sunlit park towards a distant ice cream cart, their gesture clearly indicating one specific thing among many.

Usage note

Use 'that' to point to a specific thing or idea that is not close to you.

Examples

I like that book.
I like that book.
That car is fast.
That car is fast.
That idea is good.
That idea is good.

Quick check

What does "that" mean?

A. that
B. bad
C. beautiful
D. big

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