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

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With so many sophisticated parts available at home, Chinese makers of complete humanoid robots are able to get to market faster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“It was just wild to hear this college student had so much info on them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Thank you so much. All right. You got it. Bye,” Woods said into his phone as an officer approached.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

Some people say they've resorted to fibbing about illnesses, emigration or even prison sentences so the company will stop trying to keep them signed up.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“I don’t have my purse. We can’t pay for this. I’m so sorry.”

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

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