so
(noun, adjective, adverb, interjection, conjunction, pronoun)
adjective
1. True, accurate.
- That is so. You are responsible for this, is that not so?
2. In that state or manner; with that attribute. (replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase)
adverb
1. to a very great extent or degree
- the idea is so obvious
- never been so happy
- I love you so
2. 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
3. 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
4. to a certain unspecified extent or degree
- I can only go so far with this student
- can do only so much in a day
5. in the same way; also
- I was offended and so was he
- worked hard and so did she
6. in the way indicated
- hold the brush so
7. (usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed
- he was so tired he could hardly stand
- so dirty that it smells
8. subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
- and so home and to bed
Similar word(s): then
9. (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
- the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted
Similar word(s): hence, thence, therefore, thus
10. in truth (often tends to intensify)
- he did so do it!
Similar word(s): indeed
Sentences with so as an adverb:
- It was so hot outside that all the plants died. He was so good, they hired him on the spot.
- I need a piece of cloth so long. [= this long]
- He is so good!
- It’s not so bad. [i.e. it's acceptable]
- But I so want to see the Queen when she visits our town! That is so not true!
- Place the napkin on the table just so. If that's what you mean, then say so; (or do so).
- Just as you have the right to your free speech, so I have the right to mine. Many people say she's pretty, but I don't think so. "I can count backwards from one hundred." "So can I."
- so far as; so long as; so much as
conjunction
1. In order that.
- Eat your broccoli so you can have dessert.
2. With the result that; for that reason; therefore.
- I was hungry so I asked if there was any more food.
- He ate too much cake, so he fell ill.
- He wanted a book, so he went to the library.
3. (archaic) Provided that; on condition that, as long as.
interjection
1. Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story.
- So, let's go home.
- So, what'll you have?
- So, there was this squirrel stuck in the chimney...
2. Short for so what
- "You park your car in front of my house every morning." — "So?"
3. Be as you are; stand still; used especially to cows; also used by sailors.
noun
1. the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
Definition categories: communication
pronoun
1. Abbreviation of someone.