That way Meaning in English
expression
ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈweɪ
THAT-way, thuht-WAY
ðˈæt/ /wˈeɪ
THAT-way
Definition
'That way' can mean 'in that manner' (how something is done), or 'in that direction' (pointing to where to go or look).
Usage & Nuances
Very common in spoken English. For 'in that manner,' it's often used to contrast with another way: 'Don't do it that way.' For direction, it's used in giving instructions or pointing: 'Go that way.' Often interchangeable with 'like that' (manner), but not with 'there' (place).
Spanish: de esa manera - asíPortuguese (BR): daquele jeito - assimPortuguese (PT): daquela maneira - assimChinese (Simplified): 那样 - 那条路Chinese (Traditional): 那樣 - 那條路Hindi: उस तरह - उस दिशा मेंArabic: تلك الطريقة - إلى ذلك الاتجاهBengali: ওইভাবে - ওইদিকেRussian: таким образом - тудаJapanese: そのように - あちらVietnamese: theo cách đó - hướng đóKorean: 그렇게 - 저쪽Turkish: o şekilde - o tarafaUrdu: اُس طرح - اُس طرفIndonesian: dengan cara itu - ke arah sana
Example Sentences
Please do it that way next time.
basic
The park is that way.
basic
She always does her homework that way.
basic
Don’t look at me that way!
natural
If you keep acting that way, you'll get in trouble.
natural
Do you see the big building over that way?
natural