Cool MateMeaning of That's why
Used to give a reason for something previously mentioned.
In simple words: This is the reason.
That's why in a sentence
- The project was delayed. That's why we need an extension.
- She arrived late. That's why we missed the beginning of the movie.
- It rained all week. That's why the picnic was canceled.
- He was feeling sick. That's why he didn’t come to the party.
How to use That's why
Use 'that's why' to explain or justify a statement. It's suitable for conversation and informal writing, but may be less formal in essays.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of 'that's why' as a bridge connecting a reason to an explanation.
Related words
Collocations with That's why
- that's why I
- that's why we
- that's why she
- that's why they
- that's why he
Synonyms for That's why
- therefore
- hence
- thus
- consequently
- as a result
Common mistakes with That's why
- 'That's why' is sometimes confused with 'that's because', which has a slightly different use.
- Learners often forget to follow 'that's why' with a clear explanation.
- Some may use 'that's why' in overly formal contexts, where a more precise term is needed.
Compare That's why with Therefore, Hence, Thus, Consequently
That's why appears in
That's why in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لهذا السبب
هذا هو السبب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তাই
এটাই কারণ।
- GermanDeutsch
Deshalb
Das ist der Grund.
- SpanishEspañol
Por eso
Esta es la razón.
- Persianفارسی
واسه همین
این همون دلیله.
- FrenchFrançais
C'est pourquoi
C'est la raison.
- Hindiहिन्दी
इसीलिए
यही कारण है।
- ItalianItaliano
Ecco perché
Questo è il motivo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
É por isso que
Este é o motivo.
- RussianРусский
Вот почему
Это причина.
- Urduاردو
اسی لیے
یہی وجہ ہے۔
- Chinese中文
这就是为什么
这就是原因。
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Frequently asked questions about That's why
What does That's why mean?
This is the reason.
What is the definition of That's why?
Used to give a reason for something previously mentioned.
How do you use That's why in a sentence?
The project was delayed. That's why we need an extension.
Can you give another example of That's why?
She arrived late. That's why we missed the beginning of the movie.
What are synonyms for That's why?
Common alternatives include therefore, hence, thus, consequently, as a result.
What words go with That's why?
It commonly pairs with that's why I, that's why we, that's why she, that's why they, that's why he.
What are common mistakes when using That's why?
'That's why' is sometimes confused with 'that's because', which has a slightly different use. Learners often forget to follow 'that's why' with a clear explanation. Some may use 'that's why' in overly formal contexts, where a more precise term is needed.
How do you pronounce That's why?
US: //ðæts waɪ//, UK: //ðæts waɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use That's why?
Use 'that's why' to explain or justify a statement. It's suitable for conversation and informal writing, but may be less formal in essays.