- pronunciation:
- so
- parts of speech:
- adverb, conjunction, pronoun, interjection, adjective
- phrases:
- so what?
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
in the way just expressed or indicated.
Is it going to rain? Yes, I think so.- similar words:
- thus
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| definition 2: |
to the amount or degree expressed or understood.
She was so ill that she could not work.- similar words:
- thus
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| definition 3: |
to a great degree; very.
I'm so happy the job is finished.- similar words:
- very
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| definition 4: |
also; too.
I ate lunch, and so did she. |
| definition 5: |
therefore; as a result.
He is tired, and so does not want to go running today.- similar words:
- therefore, thus
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| definition 6: |
in the way that is shown or told.
Look, you need to hold the brush so. |
| definition 7: |
in that way.
He was painting lying down, and while he was so working, he fell asleep. |
| phrase: |
so what? |
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| part of speech: |
conjunction |
| definition 1: |
in order that.
Please be on time so we won't miss any of the party. |
| definition 2: |
with the result that.
You were late, so you missed the spelling test. |
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| part of speech: |
pronoun |
| definition 1: |
such as what has been suggested or said; the same.
Lizzie became a doctor and remained so. |
| definition 2: |
an amount close to that.
Your share of the bill will be ten dollars or so. |
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| part of speech: |
interjection |
| definition: |
used as an expression of surprise, amazement, or understanding.
So! You really think you can run that fast? |
| related words: |
well |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
true; based on fact.
She wouldn't say it if it weren't so. |
The words
so,
sew, and
sow1 sound alike but have different meanings.