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- DictionarySo/sō/
adverb
- 1. to such a great extent: "the words tumbled out so fast that I could barely hear them"
- 2. to the same extent (used in comparisons): "he isn't so bad as you'd think"
conjunction
- 1. and for this reason; therefore: "it was still painful so I went to see a specialist"
- 2. with the aim that; in order that: "they whisper to each other so that no one else can hear"
The meaning of SO is in a manner or way indicated or suggested —often used as a substitute for a preceding clause. How to use so in a sentence. Using So as a Conjunction: Usage Guide
We use so with be and with modal and auxiliary verbs to mean ‘in the same way’, ‘as well’ or ‘too’. We use it in order to avoid repeating a verb, especially in short responses with pronoun subjects.
So definition: in the way or manner indicated, described, or implied. See examples of SO used in a sentence.
SO meaning: 1 : to a degree that is suggested or stated often + that often used with as when making a comparison, when giving an example of some quality, or when describing someone or something; 2 : to a great degree very or extremely
adverb. to a certain unspecified extent or degree. “I can only go so far with this student”. “can do only so much in a day”. adverb. in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied. “They're happy and I hope they will remain so ”.
1. a. To the amount or degree expressed or understood; to such an extent: She was so happy that she cried. b. To a great extent; to such an evident degree: But the idea is so obvious. 2. Afterward; then: to the gas station and so home. 3. Used to preface a remark or signal a new subject: So what happened here?
In formal speech and writing, so that is somewhat more common than so in clauses of purpose. Otherwise, either so or so that is standard. Like and , but 1 , and or , so can occur as a transitional word at the beginning of a sentence: So all our hard work finally brought results.
SO meaning: 1. used before an adjective or adverb to emphasize what you are saying, especially when there is a…. Learn more.
To a very high degree; very. They are so happy. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To an unspecified but limited degree, amount, number, etc. To go so far and no further. Webster's New World. Afterward; then. To the gas station and so home. American Heritage. Used to preface a remark or signal a new subject. So what happened here?
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English so1 /səʊ $ soʊ/ S1 W1 adverb 1 a) [ +adj/adverb] used to emphasize how great a feeling or quality is, or how large an amount is It was so embarrassing! Why didn’t you call? We were so worried. I love her so much. ever so British English They’re being ever so quiet.
