so
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/səʊ/]
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Senses
1. so (conj) — sense 1
Definition: As a result; for that reason; therefore; because of this; due to this.
Example: I was hungry, so I asked if there was any more food.
2. so (conj) — sense 2
Definition: Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.
Example: So how does this story end?
3. so (conj) — sense 3
Definition: Used to introduce a rhetorical question.
Example: “We'd like to visit but I don't know if we can afford a hotel.” — “So who's staying in a hotel? Stay with us.”
4. so (adv) — sense 4
Definition: To the (explicitly stated) extent.
Example: It was so hot outside that all the plants died.
5. so (adv) — sense 5
Definition: To the (implied) extent.
Example: I need a piece of cloth so long. [= this long]
6. so (adv) — sense 6
Definition: Very (positive or negative clause).
Example: I feel so much better now.
7. so (adj) — sense 7
Definition: Agreeing with actual facts or reality; true.
Example: That is so.
8. so (adj) — sense 8
Definition: In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
Example: "You're definitely not right about that." "I am so!" (→I am right about that).
9. so (adj) — sense 9
Definition: Homosexual.
Example: Is he so?
10. so (intj) — sense 10
Definition: Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
Example: So, let's go home.
11. so (intj) — sense 11
Definition: Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
Example: "You park your car in front of my house every morning." — "So?"
12. so (intj) — sense 12
Definition: Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.
Example: What are you doing? / So I'm just fixing this shelf.
13. so (pron) — sense 13
Definition: That which was previously mentioned; that.
Example: I'll become a loyal friend and remain so.
No relations.
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