so that

conjunction

: that sense 2a(1)

Examples of so that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The details of the bodies are documented and the graves numbered so that family members can return and reclaim them. — Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

The weird, vaguely threatening statement doesn’t lay the groundwork for a productive night, so naturally the vibes are just all off as the boys hang, so much so that Christian regrets planning it altogether. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026

Big action scenes tend to be more harrowing in live action than animation, so that's something to look out for with the littles. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Patagonia’s owner, Yvonn Chouinard, has designed the various ownership models for the company so that it would be kept out of the hands of outside investors that could push it away from its environmentally focused mission or hurt its employees. — Charlotte Hu, Time, 8 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