so
1
to such a large or extreme extent, often expressing intensity or quantity
- The music was so loud I couldn't hear myself think.
- She ran so fast that no one could catch her.
- The sky was so dark it looked like night at noon.
- He was so tired that he fell asleep immediately.
- The food was so spicy my mouth was on fire.
2
used to affirm or confirm a statement with certainty
- You did so win the contest fair and square.
- He was so the best candidate for the job.
- They did so promise to return on time.
- She did so explain everything clearly.
- I did so see him at the meeting yesterday.
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used to indicate similarity in degree compared to something else
- He isn't so good as you all might think.
- This movie wasn't so exciting as the last one.
- The second cake was not so sweet as the first.
- The new model is not so efficient as the older version.
- She wasn't so happy with the result as her friend was.
4
used to refer back to an idea, statement, or fact mentioned earlier
- You're moving next month?I heard so.
- You said you were coming; I assume so.
- She said she would join us, and I believe so.
- He said he'd call me later, and I expect so.
- I'm not sure if the event is still on, but I think so.
6
used to mark a sequence of actions or events
- He finished work, and so went home.
- They met for coffee, and so talked for hours.
- She read the letter, and so decided to call him.
- We watched the movie, and so went to dinner.
- He lost his keys, and so searched everywhere.
7
used to introduce a new topic, comment, or transition in speech or writing
- So here we are, finally in Paris.
- So let's get started, shall we?
- So, we finally meet in person.
- So, let's recap what we've learned so far.
- So, here's the plan for tomorrow.
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used to open a direct question, often as a conversational starter
- So, what did you do today?
- So, where are we going for dinner?
- So, how was your trip?
- So, why did you decide to move here?
- So, who's coming to the party?
9
used to wrap up a conversation or argument, often with finality
- So we've reached the end of the journey.
- So now you know the whole truth.
- So we agree to disagree.
- So everything is settled.
- So it is done.
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used to refer to an approximate quantity, number, or extent
- The project will cost fifty thousand dollars or so.
- We need a hundred volunteers or so for the event.
- She stayed at the party for two hours or so.
- The package weighs ten pounds or so.
- There were thirty people or so waiting in line.