adjective |
1. In good order: Everything on his desk must be exactly so. |
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adverb |
1. In the condition or manner expressed or indicated; thus: Hold the brush so. |
2. To the amount or degree expressed or understood; to such an extent: She was so weary that she fell. |
3. To a great extent; to such an evident degree: But the idea is so obvious. |
4. Because of the reason given; consequently: She was weary and so fell. |
5. Afterward; then: to the gas station and so home. |
6. In the same way; likewise: You were on time and so was I. |
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conjunction |
1. Usage Problem With the result or consequence that: He failed to appear, so we went on without him. |
2. Usage Problem In order that: I stayed so I could see you. |
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idiom |
1. so as to In order to: Mail your package early so as to ensure its timely arrival. |
2. so that In order that: I stopped so that you could catch up. |
3. so that With the result or consequence that. |
4. so what Used to express contempt or lack of interest. |
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noun |
1. Music Variant of sol1. |
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pronoun |
1. Such as has already been suggested or specified; the same: She became a loyal friend and remained so. |
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