so

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so

The witness is biased and so cannot be trusted.

Definition

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Interjection:

    • Used to express surprise, comprehension, or conclusion: Often at the beginning of an exclamation.

  4. 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.

so

The witness is biased and so cannot be trusted.

Adverb
  1. in truth (often tends to intensify)
    • they said the car would break down and indeed it did
    • it is very cold indeed
    • was indeed grateful
    • indeed, the rain may still come
    • he did so do it!
  2. (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
    • therefore X must be true
    • the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory
    • we were young and thence optimistic
    • it is late and thus we must go
    • the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted
  3. subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
    • then he left
    • go left first, then right
    • first came lightning, then thunder
    • we watched the late movie and then went to bed
    • and so home and to bed
  4. (usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed
    • he was so tired he could hardly stand
    • so dirty that it smells
  5. in the way indicated; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant)
    • hold the brush so
    • set up the pieces thus
  6. in the same way; also
    • I was offended and so was he
    • worked hard and so did she
  7. to a certain unspecified extent or degree
    • I can only go so far with this student
    • can do only so much in a day
  8. in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied
    • They're happy and I hope they will remain so
    • so live your life that old age will bring no regrets
  9. in a manner that facilitates
    • he observed the snakes so he could describe their behavior
    • he stooped down so he could pick up his hat
  10. to a very great extent or degree
    • the idea is so obvious
    • never been so happy
    • I love you so
    • my head aches so!
Noun
  1. the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization

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