So that
Example: I explained clearly so that everyone could understand.
Definition
"So that" is a conjunction used to introduce a purpose or result, indicating the reason why something is done or to express the intended outcome of an action, as in the example phrase, 'I explained clearly so that everyone could understand.'
Translations
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para que -
zodat -
perquè -
afin que -
damit
Etymology
The phrase "so that" originates from the combination of the adverb "so," derived from Old English "swa," meaning 'in this way,' and the conjunction "that," which has roots in Old English "þæt." Together, they have long been used to express purpose or result in English sentences.
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"So that" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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