- 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;
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