Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in order that

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.47 in modern English

Syllables: in- order that
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

conj

So that; used to indicate purpose

Example Sentences

"In order that I wouldn’t be late I had to hurry."
"I am always trying new recipes, in order that I may become a better cook."
"I’m sending the parcel express in order that he gets it before the weekend."

Phrases

in order to

Frequently Paired Words

in order to

Questions

What does in order that mean?: So that; used to indicate purpose

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