English Explanatory Dictionary

so that

English dictionary entry

Meanings

conj
  1. Indicates result; in order that, with the result that.
  2. Indicates purpose; in such a way that, with the intent that.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-so that.wav

Word forms

so that

Etymology

From Middle English so that, so þat, sa þat, swo þat, swa þat, from Old English swā þæt, equivalent to so + that. Cognate with Saterland Frisian sodät, West Frisian sadat, Dutch zodat, German sodaß, sodass.

Synonyms

in order that that

Related words

in order in order for in order to
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