So as to do something

phrase

Used to express the purpose or intention of an action.

I woke up early so as to finish my research paper.
Visual representation of "so as to do something" - Used to express the purpose or intention of an action.

Often appears as...

  • work hard so as to
  • wake up early so as to
phrase

Used to link a cause or reason with a particular result or effect.

He spoke quietly so as to not wake the baby.
Visual representation of "so as to do something" - Used to link a cause or reason with a particular result or effect.

Often appears as...

  • speak quietly so as to
  • drive slowly so as to
phrase

Used to express the purpose or intention of an action.

I woke up early so as to finish my research paper.
Visual representation of "so as to do something" - Used to express the purpose or intention of an action.

Often appears as...

  • work hard so as to
  • wake up early so as to
phrase

Used to link a cause or reason with a particular result or effect.

He spoke quietly so as to not wake the baby.
Visual representation of "so as to do something" - Used to link a cause or reason with a particular result or effect.

Often appears as...

  • speak quietly so as to
  • drive slowly so as to
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "so as to do something"
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Action Purpose

Use 'so as to' when explaining why you're doing something.

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She saved money so as to buy a new car.
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Forward Planning

It suggests actions taken now to achieve future goals.

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They're studying English so as to work abroad.
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Slightly Formal

The phrase is more common in written or formal spoken language.

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We offer tutorials so as to assist students with their exams.
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Action Purpose

Use 'so as to' when explaining why you're doing something.

Illustration for Action Purpose
She saved money so as to buy a new car.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Forward Planning

It suggests actions taken now to achieve future goals.

Illustration for Forward Planning
They're studying English so as to work abroad.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Slightly Formal

The phrase is more common in written or formal spoken language.

Illustration for Slightly Formal
We offer tutorials so as to assist students with their exams.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Action Purpose

Use 'so as to' when explaining why you're doing something.

Illustration for Action Purpose
She saved money so as to buy a new car.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Forward Planning

It suggests actions taken now to achieve future goals.

Illustration for Forward Planning
They're studying English so as to work abroad.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Slightly Formal

The phrase is more common in written or formal spoken language.

Illustration for Slightly Formal
We offer tutorials so as to assist students with their exams.
Visual representation of the word "So as to do something"

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