That
(
conjunction
,
pronoun
)
(As a conjunction)
That ( conjunction )
- Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a statement or hypothesis.
- Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause.
- Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a purpose or result.
- Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a wish or regret.
- Introducing a subordinate clause after a verb of communication, cognition, perception, or mental state.
Origin:
From middle english, from old english þæt, neuter singular of se ( “ that ” ), from proto-germanic *þat, from proto-indo-european *tod, neuter demonstrative pronoun. .
Examples:
- That you are ignorant of the fact does not mean it is untrue.
- I am so tired that I can barely keep my eyes open.
- He worked so hard that he earned a promotion.
- I wish that I had studied harder for the exam.
- I know that you will do your best.
(As a pronoun)
That ( pronoun )
- Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a statement or hypothesis.
- Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause.
- Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a purpose or result.
- Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a wish or regret.
- Introducing a subordinate clause after a verb of communication, cognition, perception, or mental state.
Origin:
From middle english, from old english þæt, neuter singular of se ( “ that ” ), from proto-germanic *þat, from proto-indo-european *tod, neuter demonstrative pronoun. .
Examples:
- That you are ignorant of the fact does not mean it is untrue.
- I am so tired that I can barely keep my eyes open.
- He worked so hard that he earned a promotion.
- I wish that I had studied harder for the exam.
- I know that you will do your best.