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