so

so · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    (adverb) To such a great extent; very.

  2. 2.

    (adverb) In the way described or demonstrated.

  3. 3.

    (adverb) Used to emphasize a quality.

  4. 4.

    (conjunction) And for this reason; therefore.

  5. 5.

    (conjunction) With the aim that; in order that.

  6. 6.

    (interjection) Used to introduce a statement or question.

Related words

See also: therefore, thus, very
Synonyms: extremely, therefore, thus, very

Etymology

From Old English swā ("so, as, in like manner"), from Proto-Germanic swa ("so"), from Proto-Indo-European swē ("so, thus"). Cognate with Dutch zo, German so, and Old Norse svá.