Definitions

so

[soh] / soʊ /

ADVERB

to a degree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

extremely remarkably unusually very

WEAK

indefinitely indeterminately infinitely so large so much such this much uncertainly vaguely

ADVERB

thus

Synonyms

STRONGEST

thus

WEAK

and so forth and so on even so in such manner in such wise in this degree in this way on this wise to this extent

ADVERB

accordingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

then therefore

STRONG

hence

WEAK

and so consequently

ADVERB

exactly right

Synonyms

STRONGEST

just so

STRONG

fit

WEAK

accurate correct exact

CONJUNCTION

in order that

Synonyms

STRONGEST

therefore

WEAK

as long as if only provided that with the purpose that with the result that

CONJUNCTION

in such a manner

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apparently indeed quite then therefore thus too very well

STRONG

hence true

WEAK

accordingly afterward because consequently ergo exact likewise sic similarly

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Lemssouguer says he is trying to breed flocks of them so they can be reintroduced to the wild.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

With core inflation running at about 3% annually, well above the Fed’s 2% target, healthcare is a big reason that the last mile back to targeted inflation has proved so difficult.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“But it was a little insulting at the time, and I’m grateful we have grown so much since then.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Her group is considering an application to extend the amnesty date if the government does not do so itself.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s a knee-jerk reaction, so fast I forget for a second that I’m furious at him.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

so

Example Sentences

Related Words