so
/sou/
Definition
Adverb:
- To such a great degree: Used to emphasize the extent or degree of something.
- In the way described or indicated: Used to refer back to something previously mentioned or to indicate manner.
- Also; in the same way: Used to say that the same thing is true for another person or thing.
- To a certain but unspecified extent: Used to indicate an approximate amount or limit.
Conjunction:
- With the result that; therefore: Used to introduce the consequence of a stated fact.
- With the purpose that; in order that: Used to introduce a clause of purpose.
Interjection:
- Used to express surprise, comprehension, or conclusion: Often at the beginning of an exclamation.
Noun:
- The fifth tone of the diatonic scale in solfège: The syllable used for this note.
Usage and Examples
- Adverb (Degree):
- The movie was so good that I watched it twice.
- Please don't be so angry.
- Adverb (Manner/Thus):
- Hold the pen so. (Hold it like this.)
- As you requested, I have arranged everything so.
- Adverb (Also):
- "I love this song." "So do I!"
- She is tired, and so am I.
- Adverb (Approximately):
- I'll be there in an hour or so.
- He must be thirty or so.
- Conjunction (Result):
- It was raining, so we stayed indoors.
- The store was closed, so I couldn't buy milk.
- Conjunction (Purpose):
- He whispered so (that) the children wouldn't hear.
- I saved money so I could buy a new bike.
Advanced Usage
- "So as to": In order to.
- She worked hard so as to pass the exam.
- "So be it": An expression of acceptance, even if reluctant.
- If they refuse to help, so be it. We'll manage on our own.
- "So to speak" / "So to say": Used to indicate that an expression is not exact or is metaphorical.
- He is, so to speak, the king of this small town.
- "So far": Up to this point.
- So far, the project is going well.
- "So long as": Provided that; on condition that.
- You can borrow my car so long as you drive carefully.
Variants and Related Words
- So-called (adj): Used to show that something or someone is commonly designated by a name or term, often with a hint of doubt or criticism.
- The so-called expert gave incorrect advice.
- So-so (adj/adv): Neither very good nor very bad; mediocre.
- "How was the food?" "It was just so-so."
Synonyms
- Therefore / Thus / Hence (conj): For that reason; consequently.
- Very / Extremely (adv): To a high degree.
- Likewise / Similarly (adv): In the same way; also.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- And so on / And so forth: And other similar things; et cetera.
- The store sells pens, pencils, paper, and so on.
- So many men, so many minds: (Proverb) Different people have different opinions.
- So what?: An informal, often dismissive, response meaning "Why is that important?"
- "He doesn't like you." "So what?"
- Or so: Approximately; about.
- We waited for an hour or so.
The "So... that..." Construction
Used to show a result caused by a high degree of the quality mentioned. - The puzzle was so difficult that no one could solve it. - He ran so fast that he won the race.
Adverb
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in truth (often tends to intensify)
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they said the car would break down and indeed it did
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it is very cold indeed
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was indeed grateful
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indeed, the rain may still come
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he did so do it!
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(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
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therefore X must be true
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the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory
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we were young and thence optimistic
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it is late and thus we must go
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the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
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then he left
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go left first, then right
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first came lightning, then thunder
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we watched the late movie and then went to bed
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and so home and to bed
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(usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed
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he was so tired he could hardly stand
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so dirty that it smells
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in the way indicated; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant)
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hold the brush so
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set up the pieces thus
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in the same way; also
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I was offended and so was he
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worked hard and so did she
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to a certain unspecified extent or degree
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I can only go so far with this student
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can do only so much in a day
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in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied
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They're happy and I hope they will remain so
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so live your life that old age will bring no regrets
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in a manner that facilitates
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he observed the snakes so he could describe their behavior
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he stooped down so he could pick up his hat
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to a very great extent or degree
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the idea is so obvious
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never been so happy
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I love you so
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my head aches so!
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Noun
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the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
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