1 a : to the degree that is stated or suggested
▪ “It was the worst movie that I have ever seen.” “Was it really that bad?” “Yes, it was that bad.” ▪ What would you do with that much money? ▪ I don't think I'd ever been that sad. [=as sad as I was then] ▪ “Don't go over the speed limit.” “Does the car even go that fast?” ▪ I didn't realize the book was that long. ▪ (Brit, informal) They were that [=so] poor they couldn't buy food. — often used in negative statements ▪ I can't believe (that) a cup of coffee costs that much. ▪ Come closer—I can't throw the ball that far. ▪ We rarely see snow. It doesn't usually get that cold here.
b : to the degree or extent indicated by a gesture
▪ He is about that [=this, so] tall. ▪ I need a nail about that long. 2 informal : to a great degree : very — usually used in negative statements ▪ She didn't take his comments that seriously. ▪ “How cold is it outside?” “It's not that cold.” ▪ “When did it happen?” “Not that long ago.” — see also all that at 2all
▪ “It was the worst movie that I have ever seen.” “Was it really that bad?” “Yes, it was that bad.” ▪ What would you do with that much money? ▪ I don't think I'd ever been that sad. [=as sad as I was then] ▪ “Don't go over the speed limit.” “Does the car even go that fast?” ▪ I didn't realize the book was that long. ▪ (Brit, informal) They were that [=so] poor they couldn't buy food. — often used in negative statements ▪ I can't believe (that) a cup of coffee costs that much. ▪ Come closer—I can't throw the ball that far. ▪ We rarely see snow. It doesn't usually get that cold here.
b : to the degree or extent indicated by a gesture
▪ He is about that [=this, so] tall. ▪ I need a nail about that long.





