that
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Conjunction
- {{non-gloss|Introducing a clause that is the object of a verb, especially a reporting verb or verb expressing belief, knowledge, perception, etc.}}
- {{non-gloss|Introducing a clause that is the subject of a verb, especially the 'be' verb or a verb expressing judgement, opinion, etc.}}
- {{non-gloss|Introducing the complement of a mandative verb.}}
- {{non-gloss|Introducing a clause that complements an adjective or passive participle.}}
- {{non-gloss|Introducing a subordinate clause modifying an adverb.}}
- {{sid|en|preceding noun}} {{non-gloss|Introducing a clause that describes the information content of a preceding reporting noun.}}
- {{non-gloss|Introducing — especially, but not exclusively, with an antecedent like ''[[so]]'' or ''[[such]]'' — a subordinate clause expressing a result, consequence{{,}} or effect.}}
- {{lb|en|dated}} {{non-gloss|Introducing a subordinate clause that expresses an aim, purpose{{,}} or goal ("final"), and usually contains the auxiliaries ''[[may]]'', ''[[might]]''{{,}} or ''[[should]]'':}} [[so]], [[so that]], [[in order that]].
- {{lb|en|archaic|or|poetic}} {{non-gloss|Introducing a premise or supposition for consideration:}} seeing as; inasmuch as; given that; as would appear from the fact that.
- {{lb|en|archaic|or|poetic}} {{non-gloss|Introducing an exclamation expressing a desire or wish.}}
- {{lb|en|archaic|or|poetic}} {{non-gloss|Introducing an exclamation expressing a strong emotion such as sadness or surprise.}}
Determiner
- {{lb|en|demonstrative}} ''The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "{{l|en|this}}", or if expressing distinction.''
Pronoun
- {{lb|en|demonstrative}} The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action{{,}} or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "{{l|en|this}}", or if expressing distinction. {{defdate|from 9<sup>th</sup>c.}}
- {{lb|en|relative|plural '''''that'''''}} {{n-g|In a [[relative clause]], referring to a previously mentioned noun, as subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition}}; [[which]], [[who]]. {{defdate|from 9<sup>th</sup>c.}}
- {{lb|en|relative|colloquial}} {{n-g|Used in place of relative adverbs such as ''[[where]]'' or ''[[when]]''; often omitted.}}
Adverb
- {{lb|en|degree}} To a given [[extent]] or [[degree]].
- {{lb|en|degree|often|in negative constructions}} To a great [[extent]] or [[degree]]; very, [[particularly]].
- {{lb|en|informal|Britain|Australia|in positive constructions}} To such an extent; [[so]].
Noun
- {{lb|en|philosophy}} Something being indicated that is [[there]]; one of [[those]].
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