so that

conjunction
UK: /ˌsəʊ ðæt/
US: /ˌsoʊ ðæt/

  1. In order to; with the purpose of.

    1. I study hard so that I can pass the exam. [ ] [ ]
    2. She saved money so that she could travel to Europe next summer. [ ] [ ]

  2. With the result that; therefore.

    1. He was very tired so that he fell asleep quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The music was loud, so that it was hard to hear anyone speaking. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

therefore that in order that consequently as a result
so that preposition

  1. Used to express purpose.

    1. I closed the window, so that the room became quiet. [ ] [ ]
    2. She wore a hat so that the sun wouldn't burn her face. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "so that" in English means: In order to; with the purpose of., With the result that; therefore..

The phonetic transcription of "so that" is /ˌsəʊ ðæt/ in British English and /ˌsoʊ ðæt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "so that": therefore, that, in order that, consequently, as a result.

Example usage of "so that": "I study hard so that I can pass the exam.". More examples on the page.