so that

conjunction

: that sense 2a(1)

Examples of so that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Forces may need to create passages through obstacles so that troops, vehicles and other equipment can continue advancing. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

Its lyrics were haunting, so much so that Eurovision parent organization the European Broadcasting Union required a rewrite for its entry. — Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026

So much so that the Bengals snagged Seattle edge Boye Mafe for $20 million per year. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Of course, Graham’s job is to muddy the waters — to play up the socioeconomic biases of his screen persona so that viewers are willing to at least entertain the idea that Miguel has valid reason to be so afraid of everything. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for so that

• begat
• bobcat
• chitchat
• doormat
• ducat
• eclat
• format
• hazmat
• muskrat
• nonfat
• polecat
• thereat