So (Adverb)
Meaning 1
(usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed; "he was so tired he could hardly stand"; "so dirty that it smells".
Meaning 2
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!".
Examples
- They said the house would sell quickly and so it did.
- It is very cold so.
- She was so grateful for the help.
- So, the rain may still come tonight.
- He did so love his new job.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
To a certain unspecified extent or degree; "I can only go so far with this student"; "can do only so much in a day".
Examples
- I can only spend so much on a new laptop.
- She can only handle so many tasks at once.
- We can do only so much to help him at this point.
- I can be patient for only so long with this waiting.
- The hotel can accommodate only so many guests tonight.
Meaning 4
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".
Examples
- She ate breakfast and then went to school.
- We watched the late movie and then went to bed.
- I will meet you at the store, and then we'll go to the park.
- The baby learned to crawl, and then she took her first steps.
- They arrived at the airport, and then they realized they had forgotten their passports.
Synonyms
Meaning 5
In the same way; also; "I was offended and so was he"; "worked hard and so did she".
Examples
- She was excited about the trip and so was her sister.
- They worked hard to finish the project and so did their colleagues.
- He was disappointed with the result and so was the rest of the team.
- The new policy affected the employees and so did the management.
- The students were eager to learn and so were their teachers.
Meaning 6
(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".
Examples
- She was tired and so decided to rest for a while.
- The weather forecast said it would rain and so we brought umbrellas.
- He was very ill and so couldn't attend the meeting.
- The cake was delicious and so we ordered another one.
- The traffic was bad and so we left the party early.
Synonyms
Meaning 7
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".
Examples
- She adjusted the microscope so she could see the cells more clearly.
- He turned the volume down so the baby could sleep.
- The instructor spoke slowly so the students could understand the complex concept.
- The artist mixed the colors so the painting would have a more vibrant tone.
- The teacher repeated the instructions so the students could follow along.
Meaning 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".
Examples
- I love this city and I hope it will remain so for generations to come.
- They're content with their simple life and I hope they will stay so.
- The house was perfect and I knew I would buy it if the price remained so.
- I'm grateful for the help and I hope others will be so too.
- The teacher encouraged the students to live their lives so that they would have no regrets.
Meaning 9
To a very great extent or degree; "the idea is so obvious"; "never been so happy"; "I love you so"; "my head aches so!".
Usages
Examples
- The concert was so loud that we had to wear earplugs.
- I've never been so excited for a vacation in my life.
- She loves reading so much that she's always got a book with her.
- This cake is so delicious, I think I'll have another slice.
- The new employee is so skilled that he finished the project in half the time.
Meaning 10
In the way indicated; "hold the brush so"; "set up the pieces thus"; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant).
Examples
- Show the baby how to drink from a straw and she'll drink it so.
- Sit quietly, eat neatly and stay healthy by washing hands thus after playing outdoors every single time beforehand for certain prevention now which, 'preventing to just is first time no-throw once since sitting: think.
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