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for that vs in that

Both 'for that' and 'in that' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'For that' is used to indicate a reason or purpose, while 'in that' is used to provide an explanation or detail about something.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1282 views

for that

The phrase 'for that' is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a reason or purpose.

Use 'for that' when you want to explain the reason or purpose behind something. It is often used to provide justification or explanation.

Examples:

I bought a new phone for that specific feature.
She apologized for that mistake.
He was praised for that courageous act.
They are famous for that iconic performance.
I am grateful for that kind gesture.

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besides; in addition. If you're hungry, take one of my doughnuts. For that matter, take two. I don't like this house. The roof leaks. For that matter, the whole place is ...
for that matter. So far as that is concerned; as for that. no matter. Regardless of: " Yet there isn't a train I wouldn't take, / No matter where it's going" (Edna St.

Alternatives:

because of that
due to that
on account of that
for this reason
for that reason

in that

The phrase 'in that' is correct and commonly used in English to provide an explanation or detail about something.

Use 'in that' when you want to explain or provide more detail about a particular aspect or feature of something. It is often used to clarify or elaborate on a point.

Examples:

The project was successful in that it met all the objectives.
She is reliable in that she always delivers on time.
The plan is flawed in that it lacks proper funding.
The book is interesting in that it explores complex themes.
The team is strong in that they work well together.

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Dixon in that cell down the hallway.
People in that town are watching their families die.
I met my girlfriend in that bathroom.
I spent five years in that hellhole.
There's something odd in that.
There's nothing false in that.
There is nothing original in that ad.
Maybe there is something in that legend.
Foreigners get special treatment in that country.
Some braided cord in that pocket.
I saved everyone in that factory.
Erasing everything you got in that head.
I witnessed nothing in that Temple.
Sons are precious in that family.
The whistleblower in that airlines case.
Like something suddenly just happened in that lab.
Large meant thousand in that sentence.
Besides there's kids in that park so...
Jesse's behaviour is clearly causing problems in that marriage.
My maker is in that drawer.

Alternatives:

because
since
due to the fact that
given that
considering that

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