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    Definition of so that in English Dictionary

  • Conjunction
    1. Indicates purpose; in order that, with the result that.
      1. He must die so that others might live. ‎
    2. Indicates purpose; in such a way that, with the intent that.
      1. He tied a complex knot so that others would find it hard to undo. ‎
  • More Examples
    1. Used in the Middle of Sentence
      • If you see a bad habit begin to develop, try to nip it in the bud so that it does not become ingrained. Issues are easier to sort out the earlier they are addressed.
      • This describes the movie-goer's wish to overcome the difference between herself and the star so that she can become more like the star.
      • They've done up the house so that they can sell it more easily.
  • Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
    1. Conjunctions

    Other Vocabulary

    Look-Alike Words
    1. en so what
    2. en in that
    3. en do what
    4. en at that
    5. en for that
    Source: Wiktionary

    Meaning of so that for the defined word.

    Grammatically, this idiom "so that" is a conjunction.
    Definiteness: Level 4
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