so that

conjunction

: that sense 2a(1)

Examples of so that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Danny has an entire party so that the guys can mourn the loss of his manhood. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 July 2026

Friday so that work crews can deliver and erect bridge beams, according to the Florida Department of Transportation and the city of Miami. — Howard Cohen july 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Gaps in disclosure have prompted calls to reform the ethics and lobbying laws so that the public can easily see who is providing the expensive perks to state officials who have the power to reward them with favorable legislation and other actions. — Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Customer service agents can make a note on your accounts so that your debit or credit cards aren’t frozen due to unusual activity. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 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