so that

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Definitions of so that words

adverb so that in the way or manner indicated, described, or implied: Do it so. 1
adverb so that in that or this manner or fashion; thus: So it turned out. 1
adverb so that in the aforesaid state or condition: It is broken and has long been so. 1
adverb so that to the extent or degree indicated or suggested: Do not walk so fast. 1
adverb so that Informal. very or extremely: I'm so sad. 1
adverb so that Informal. (used with the word "not" or in a generally negative statement to emphasize an adjective, noun phrase, or clause) really; surely: That is so not funny! My mom is so going to kill me! 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English; Old English swā; cognate with Dutch zoo, German so, Gothic swa

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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in case — an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something: Sailing in such a storm was a case of poor judgment.
in that — (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park.
lest — With the intention of preventing (something undesirable); to avoid the risk of.