Meaning of 'so'

adverb

in truth (often tends to intensify)

Synonyms: indeed

adverb

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

Synonyms: therefore hence thence thus

adverb

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

Synonyms: then and so and then

adverb

in a manner that facilitates

Example: "I observed the snakes so I could describe their behavior."

adverb

in the way indicated

Example: "hold the brush so"

Synonyms: thus thusly

adverb

to a very great extent or degree

Example: "the idea is so obvious"

adverb

to an extent or degree as expressed

Example: "I was so tired I could hardly stand."

adverb

in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied

Example: "They're happy and I hope they will remain so"

adverb

to a certain unspecified extent or degree

Example: "I can only go so far with this student"

adverb

in the same way

noun

the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization

Synonyms: soh sol