THAT
/ˈðæt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, adverb, pronoun, conjunction
Definition of THAT
Something being indicated that is there; one of those.
(degree) To a given extent or degree.
""The ribbon was that thin." "I disagree, I say it was not that thin, it was thicker... or maybe thinner...""
(degree) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly (in negative constructions).
"I did the run last year, and it wasn't that difficult."
To such an extent; so. (in positive constructions).
"Ooh, I was that happy I nearly kissed her."
(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 "this", or if expressing distinction.
"He went home, and after that I never saw him again."
The known (thing); used to refer to something just said.
"They're getting divorced. What do you think about that?"
(demonstrative) The aforementioned quality or proposition; used to emphatically affirm or deny a previous statement or question.
"The water is so cold! — That it is."
Introducing a clause which is the subject or object of a verb (such as one involving reported speech), or which is a complement to a previous statement.
"He told me that the book is a good read."
Examples of THAT in a Sentence
- ""The ribbon was that thin." "I disagree, I say it was not that thin, it was thicker... or maybe thinner...""
- "I did the run last year, and it wasn't that difficult."
- "Ooh, I was that happy I nearly kissed her."
- "He went home, and after that I never saw him again."
Word Details
Is THAT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THAT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like THAT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for THAT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | h | a | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THAT
8 words from the letters in THAT
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use THAT in Word Games
THAT is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: THAT is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble THAT to find 8 additional valid words.