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so

/soʊ/noun, adverb1 syllable

So means: (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result.

Synonyms for so25

noun, as in the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization

sol, soh

adverb, as in (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

therefore, hence, thence, thus

adverb, as in in the way indicated

thus, thusly

adverb, as in subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

then, and so

adverb, as in in truth (often tends to intensify)

indeed

also used for so

so that, that, like this, really, truly, very, this, yea, very much, correct, right, true, musical, one of the family, one of them

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What does so mean?11

adverb

1

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result“therefore X must be true”

2

in the way indicated“hold the brush so”

3

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)“then he left”

4

in truth (often tends to intensify)“they said the car would break down and indeed it did”

5

to a very great extent or degree“the idea is so obvious”

6

in a manner that facilitates“he observed the snakes so he could describe their behavior”

7

in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied“They're happy and I hope they will remain so”

8

to a certain unspecified extent or degree“I can only go so far with this student”

9

in the same way; also“I was offended and so was he”

10

(usually followed by ‘that’) to an extent or degree as expressed“he was so tired he could hardly stand”

noun

1

the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with so?60

two syllables

agoalthoughbelowhello

three syllables

ceo
Show 40 near rhymes
mostthosehomebotholdowntoldwholehopepostcontrolknownclosephoneroadshowsgoesholdgoldalonerolevotecodeknowsgoalnotewrotegrowthcoldsoldcoachgoalsapproachsupposedclosedshowncoastshowedbrokenotes

All 60 rhymes for so, grouped by syllable

So in a sentence

  • As compared with last summer, we haven't had so much rain this year.megamanenm
  • You are, so to speak, a fish out of water.CK
  • You must buy milk, eggs, butter, and so on.acell
  • You have only a short rest, so make the best of it.CK
  • We must make the most of our vacation, as it is so short.sans
  • We're counting on you to wake us up in time, so don't fall asleep.CK
  • The patient was quite beyond help, so that the doctors could do no more.CK
  • As you make your bed, so you must lie in it.BraveSentry

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Forms of so

as a noun

plural
sos