that

Definitions

1. conjunction

   Used to start a clause after verbs like say, think, know and believe.

   Examples

   • He told me that the book is a good read.
   • I believe that it is true.
2. conjunction

   Used to start a clause that comes after it as the subject.

   Examples

   • It is almost certain that she will come.
   • It amazes me that people still believe this.
3. conjunction

   Used at the start of a sentence to introduce a clause that is the subject.

   Examples

   • That she will come is almost certain.
   • That he lied surprised everyone.
4. conjunction

   Used to start a clause that gives more information about an adjective.

   Examples

   • I'm sure that you are right.
   • She is happy that he is here.
5. conjunction

   Used to show the reason for a feeling, like because.

   Examples

   • Be glad that you have enough to eat.
   • I'm sorry that I doubted you.
6. conjunction

   Used in short answers to limit what you are saying.

   Examples

   • Was John there? Not that I saw.
   • Has she called? Not that I know of.
7. conjunction

   Used after nouns like rumor, news and idea to say what they are about.

   Examples

   • I heard a rumor that they got married.
   • The news that he won made us happy.
8. conjunction

   Used after so or such to show the result of something.

   Examples

   • The noise was so loud that she woke up.
   • It was such a good film that I watched it twice.
9. conjunction

   Used in formal or old-fashioned writing to show a purpose, like so that.

   Examples

   • He worked hard that his children might have a better life.
   • She studied hard that she might pass the exam.
10. conjunction

    Used in formal or old-fashioned writing to give a reason, like because.

    Examples

    • You must be tired, that you slept so long.
    • He must be rich, that he lives in such a big house.