so that

conjunction

: that sense 2a(1)

Examples of so that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The cover can be unfolded so that a strip magnetically attaches to the top of the panel's lid, while the monitor's lower edge can fit into either of two grooves in the cover's base, letting the screen rest at your choice of two tilt angles. — Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Grand jury proceedings are kept confidential to allow people to testify freely without worrying about consequences and so that the subjects of an investigation are not unfairly tainted before the jury can decide whether to file charges against them. — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

That sort of thing was going on, so that was definitely in our conversation and our consciousness. — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

This is so that the wearer (and their camera lens) can enjoy their jewelry to the fullest. — Julia Hobbs, Vogue, 18 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