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so - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'so' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . So [ adv.]
- In that manner or degree; as, indicated (in any way), or as implied, or as supposed to be known.
- 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.
- In such manner; to such degree; -- used correlatively with as or that following; as, he was so fortunate as to escape.
- 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.
- 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.
- The case being such; therefore; on this account; for this reason; on these terms; -- used both as an adverb and a conjuction.
- It is well; let it be as it is, or let it come to pass; -- used to express assent.
- Well; the fact being as stated; -- used as an expletive; as, so the work is done, is it?
- Is it thus? do you mean what you say? -- with an upward tone; as, do you say he refuses? So?
- 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.
2 . So [ conj.]
- Provided that; on condition that; in case that; if.
3 . 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.

Meaning of 'so' (Princeton's WordNet)

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