so
/soʊ/
interjection
- Used to express surprise, realization, or acknowledgment.
- So, you think you're clever, do you?
- So! You finally decided to show up.
- So, that's how it works.
adjective
- True; factual; in accordance with reality.
- I thought it was a rumor, but it turns out it is so.
- Is that really so?
- If that is so, then we need to change our plans.
conjunction
- Therefore; for that reason.
- She forgot her keys, so she had to wait outside.
- It was raining, so we stayed inside.
- He didn't study, so he failed the test.
- With the result that; used to introduce a clause of consequence.
- She trained every day, so she won the race.
- The traffic was heavy, so we arrived late.
- He spoke quietly, so no one could hear him.
- Used to introduce a new topic or to change the subject.
- So, I heard you got a new job.
- So, what do you want to do this weekend?
- So, that's the plan for tomorrow.
Synonyms
adverb
- To such a great degree; very or extremely.
- I didn't realize the test would be so hard.
- She is so kind to everyone she meets.
- The movie was so boring that I fell asleep.
- In the way described; as stated or indicated.
- Fold the paper like so, and then cut along the line.
- He told me to wait, and so I did.
- If you want to succeed, you must work hard and continue to do so.
- Used to emphasize a quality, feeling, or amount.
- There were so many people at the concert.
- He loves her so.
- I have so much homework tonight.
- Used to introduce a clause of result or purpose.
- I turned down the music so the baby could sleep.
- He left early so he wouldn't miss the bus.
- She studied hard so she could pass the exam.