Definition of so So
/sowˈ/ - [sow] -
We found 48 definitions of so from 6 different sources.
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| so - to a very great extent or degree; "the idea is so obvious"; "never been so happy"; "I love you so"; "my head aches so!" | ||
| so - 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" | ||
| so - (usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed; "he was so tired he could hardly stand"; "so dirty that it smells" | ||
| so - 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" | ||
| so - to a certain unspecified extent or degree; "I can only go so far with this student"; "can do only so much in a day" | ||
| so - in the same way; also; "I was offended and so was he"; "worked hard and so did she" |
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Wiktionary 
- so (Noun)
A syllable used in solfège to represent the fifth note of a major scale . - so (Adverb)
To the explicitly stated extent that. - so (Adverb)
To the implied extent. - so (Adverb)
Very. - so (Adverb)
He is so good! - so (Adverb)
It’s not so bad. = it's acceptable. - so (Adverb)
Very much. - so (Adverb)
But I so want to see the Queen when she visits our town! - so (Adverb)
That is so not true! - so (Adverb)
In a particular manner. - so (Adverb)
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; also. - so (Adjective)
True, accurate. - so (Adjective)
In that state or manner; with that attribute. - so (Adjective)
Homosexual.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- so (adv.)
In that manner or degree; as, indicated (in any way), or as implied, or as supposed to be known. - so (adv.)
In like manner or degree; in the same way; thus; for like reason; whith equal reason; -- used correlatively, following as, to denote comparison or resemblance; sometimes, also, following inasmuch as. - so (adv.)
In such manner; to such degree; -- used correlatively with as or that following; as, he was so fortunate as to escape. - so (adv.)
Very; in a high degree; that is, in such a degree as can not well be expressed; as, he is so good; he planned so wisely. - so (adv.)
In the same manner; as has been stated or suggested; in this or that condition or state; under these circumstances; in this way; -- with reflex reference to something just asserted or implied; used also with the verb to be, as a predicate. - so (adv.)
The case being such; therefore; on this account; for this reason; on these terms; -- used both as an adverb and a conjuction. - so (adv.)
It is well; let it be as it is, or let it come to pass; -- used to express assent. - so (adv.)
Well; the fact being as stated; -- used as an expletive; as, so the work is done, is it? - so (adv.)
Is it thus? do you mean what you say? -- with an upward tone; as, do you say he refuses? So? - so (adv.)
About the number, time, or quantity specified; thereabouts; more or less; as, I will spend a week or so in the country; I have read only a page or so. - so (conj.)
Provided that; on condition that; in case that; if. - so (interj.)
Be as you are; stand still; stop; that will do; right as you are; -- a word used esp. to cows; also used by sailors.
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Concurring with a given set of facts. -
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[A word that expresses that something is or should be the consequence of something else]. -
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The goal being that. -
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In truth. -
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In such a degree as can not well be expressed. -
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In the same manner or to the same extent as mentioned before. -
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In the way or manner described, indicated, or suggested -
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With the result that. -
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[Used as an introductory particle to a consequence but with the causal statement not stated.] -
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[Replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.] -
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[Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story.] -
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[Used in the sense of "what do you imply?"] -
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[Used in the beginning of a sentence with the sense of "well then", "in that case", "very well".]
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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sō, adv. in this manner or degree: thus: for like reason: in such manner or degree: in a high degree: as has been stated: on this account: an abbrev. for Is it so? be it so.—conj. provided that: in case that.—interj. stand as you are! steady! stop! by way of command.—adj. So′-called, generally styled thus—usually implying doubt.—So and so, an undetermined or imaginary person; So as, in such a manner as, with such a purpose as: if only, on condition that; So far, to that extent, degree, or point; So forth, denoting more of the same or a like kind; So much, as much as is implied or mentioned: such an amount not determined or stated; So much as, to whatever extent; So on, so forth; So so, only thus, only tolerably; So that, with the purpose that: with the result that: if only; So then, thus then it is, therefore; So to say, or speak, to use that expression.—Or so, or thereabouts; Quite so, just as you have said, exactly. [A.S. swá; Ice. svá, Goth. swa, Ger. so.]
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🔤- so, noun, singular of sos.
- so, adjective.
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