Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “That”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of That
That is the singular noun form. Those is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: A word to point to or show a specific person or thing, usually farther away or already talked about.
Why is the Plural of That “those”?
The Irregular Plural Rule for That
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: that → thats
Plural pattern: irregular.
How to Remember the Plural of That
“that” → “those” is an irregular plural — there is no rule, so memorise the pair as a whole. Try writing it in 3 sentences today.
A common slip-up: Saying 'dat' or 'dat' instead of 'ðæt' is a common error for non-native speakers..
Singular vs Plural Examples with That
See that and those used in real sentences side by side.
- That dog is very friendly. A1
- I like that movie you mentioned yesterday. A1
- Those ideas from the book that we read are important. B1
How to Pronounce That and Those
The 'th' is voiced /ð/ (like in 'this'). The 'a' is short like in 'cat': /ðæt/.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as That
These nouns follow the same irregular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
A young boy or girl who is not yet an adult.
the two parts at the bottom of your legs that touch the…
A tiny insect that lives around food and moves very fast.
One of two equal parts that make up something complete.
A grown-up male person. A man is an adult male, not a…
The ability to remember things from the past, or the thought you…
One human; a single individual.
Money that a person earns from their job, paid regularly by their…
Origin and Etymology of That
From Old English þæt, related to Germanic languages; same root as 'the' and 'this'.
Cultural note: 'That's what I'm talking about!' is a common expression of agreement or emphasis in English.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of That
What is the plural of “that”?
The plural of “that” is “those”.
Is “those” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as irregular based on the available plural data.