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   so

   /səʊ/

   adverb

   • 1. to such a great extent: "the words tumbled out so fast that I could barely hear them"
   • ▪ extremely; very much (used for emphasis): "she looked so pretty"
   • ▪ used to emphasize a clause or negative statement: informal "that's so not fair"
   • ▪ used with a gesture to indicate size: informal "the bird was about so long"
   • 2. to the same extent (used in comparisons): "he isn't so bad as you'd think"
   • 3. referring back to something previously mentioned.
   • ▪ that is the case: "if she notices, she never says so"
   • ▪ similarly; and also: "times have changed and so have I"
   • ▪ expressing agreement: "‘There's another one.’ ‘So there is.’"
   • ▪ used for emphasis in a formula added at the end of a statement: Irish "your old man was the salt of the earth, so he was"
   • ▪ used to emphatically contradict a negative statement: informal "it is so!"
   • 4. in the way described or demonstrated; thus: "hold your arms so"

   conjunction

   • 1. and for this reason; therefore: "it was still painful so I went to see a specialist"
   • ▪ with the result that: "it was overgrown with brambles, so that I had difficulty making any progress"
   • 2. with the aim that; in order that: "they whisper to each other so that no one else can hear"
   • 3. and then; as the next step: "and so to the final"
   • 4. introducing a question: "so, what did you do today?"
   • ▪ introducing a question following on from what was said previously: "so what did he do about it?"
   • ▪ why should that be considered significant?: informal "‘He came into the shop this morning.’ ‘So?’"
   • 5. introducing a statement which is followed by a defensive comment: "so I like keeping track of things—what's wrong with that?"
   • 6. introducing a concluding statement: "so that's that"
   • 7. in the same way; correspondingly: "just as bad money drives out good, so does bad art drive out the good"

   Word Origin Old Englishswā, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zo and German so.

   Scrabble Points: 2

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2. twominenglish.com › soo-vs-soSoo vs. So – What’s the Difference? (Is “Soo” a Word?)

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   Mar 28, 2024 · Language Use: “So” is a standard, widely used term, appearing in spoken and written contexts. In contrast, “soo” is a slang expression typically encountered in colloquial, digital communication such as text messages or social media platforms.

3. twominenglish.com › thus-vs-therefore-vs-hence-vs-soThus vs. Therefore vs. Hence vs. So – Difference Explained

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   Mar 28, 2024 · This article will shed light on the distinctions between these connectors, providing examples and tips to use them correctly. Thus, therefore, hence, and so are words that link ideas together, but they have different uses. Thus is formal and shows a logical result, often used in written texts.

4. flalingo.com › en › blogs10 Different Uses of the Word "So" in English - Flalingo

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   Dec 2, 2023 · The so-so phrase, which has an informal usage, generally expresses how good or bad the thing being rated is. It has similar uses in our language, such as "this way", "well, that's it".

5. www.askdifference.com › so-vs-thenSo vs. Then — What’s the Difference?

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   Mar 26, 2024 · "So" is primarily used to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between two statements. It implies that the first statement is the reason for the outcome presented in the second statement. For example, in the sentence "It was raining, so we stayed indoors," "so" connects the cause (it was raining) with the effect (staying indoors).

6. www.askdifference.com › so-vs-thusSo vs. Thus — What’s the Difference?

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   Mar 21, 2024 · "So" is commonly used to introduce a reason or explanation for an action, highlighting a cause-effect relationship. Whereas "thus" serves to present a conclusion that logically follows from a stated situation or argument. 15. "So" can also express a degree or extent to which something is true, adding emphasis to an adjective or adverb, e.g.,

7. www.merriam-webster.com › sentences › so much so (that)How to Use so much so (that) in a Sentence - Merriam-Webster

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   Jan 10, 2024 · 'So much so (that)' in a sentence: And many think of them as role models — so much so that the NFL has a conduct policy.

8. regretless.com › the-surprising-meaning-behind-is-that-soThe Surprising Meaning Behind “Is That So?” - Regretless

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   Jan 24, 2024 · is a seemingly simple phrase that holds a myriad of meanings and implications. It's a versatile expression that can convey surprise, skepticism, agreement, or even indifference, depending on the context and intonation.

9. twominenglish.com › so-do-i-vs-so-am-i“So Do I” vs. “So Am I” – Difference Explained (With Examples)

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   Mar 28, 2024 · While “So Do I” is used to express agreement with actions, “So Am I” comes into play when you want to convey shared states or traits in conversation. This versatile phrase is employed to align with statements involving the verb TO BE, showcasing shared characteristics, feelings, or ongoing actions.

10. englishstudyonline.org › so-thatHow to Use “So That” in English - English Study Online

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    Nov 1, 2023 · How to Use “So That”. We can combine two sentences into one using the conjunction “ so + that ”. We use “so + that” to introduce clauses of reason and explanation. We can say that it is used to explain why an action is done.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › so be itSo be it Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    Aug 13, 2024 · The meaning of SO BE IT is —used to say that one is resigned to the fact that one can do nothing to change something. How to use so be it in a sentence.