that's
|that's|
A1
/ðæts/
(that is)
contraction of 'that is'
Etymology
Etymology Information
'that's' originates from the contraction of 'that is'.
Historical Evolution
The phrase 'that is' was contracted to 'that's' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was used as 'that is', and it has retained this meaning in its contracted form.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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