What is the Meaning of the Expression
SO THAT?

Definition:

as a way to accomplish something

This expression has the same meaning as IN ORDER TO. 

• IN ORDER TO is followed by a base verb.   (e.g., in order to have enough …)
• SO THAT is followed by a noun.  (e.g., so that he would have enough …

Examples:

1. I went grocery shopping today so that I wouldn’t have so much to do on the weekend.

2. He set his alarm earlier than usual so that he wouldn’t be rushed in the morning.

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