(used in comparisons) To the same extent
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To a great extent
“It was freezing and so cold outside last night.”
Due to this or that reason
“He forgot to set his alarm that day, so he was late for work.”
In a similar way
“I have strict principles, and so does the rest of my family.”
(informal) Definitely, without a doubt
“You are so going to love this movie when you watch it.”
In a particular manner
“Do so as you have been instructed to.”
(used in comparisons) To the same extent
“He wouldn't have played so well if he didn't train hard.”
To an implied or approximate extent
“We need a length of rope about so long.”
That is the case
“If that's what you believe, then just say so!”
Exactly right
“If that's what she says, then it must be so.”
With the aim that
“He spoke loudly so everyone could hear him.”
(so that) With the result that
“He was tired from playing video games late into the night, so that he would fall asleep on the bus on the way to school.”
After which, in consequence
For that reason
Used to indicate the introduction or change of subject
“So, do you like ... stuff?”
Used in speech to fill gaps
Used as an acknowledgment of a situation before a proposition
The absolute or unquestionable truth
An actual event, situation, or fact
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