so that
0 antonyms and opposites of so that, grouped by meaning.
Conjunction — Used to introduce the purpose or intention behind an action.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. conjunction
Used to introduce the purpose or intention behind an action.
“Leave a light on so that they can find the door.”
2. conjunction
Used to introduce the result of something, especially after so or such.
“The road was flooded, so that nobody could get through.”
How to Use So That
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
In speech that is very often dropped: "I came early so I could get a seat." Keeping it is slightly more formal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between so that and in order to?
In order to is followed by a bare verb and needs the same subject: "I left early in order to catch the train." So that is followed by a full clause and can change the subject: "I left early so that she could use the car."
Can you drop the that in so that?
Yes, in the purpose sense, and it is normal in speech and informal writing. Keep that when the sentence is long or the meaning could otherwise be misread as the word so meaning therefore.