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

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Fresh vegetables and freshwater are running out on many ships, so the sailors are using social media and very-high-frequency marine radios to share survival tips and tactics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

New research shows that the ranks of the affluent have grown markedly over the last 50 years or so, while the lower rungs of the middle class have shrunk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The Champions Cup had provided Harlequins with some bright spots in a troubled campaign so this home defeat by another out-of-form team will be a bitter blow.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

A friend in Turkey offered to help him and his family, so Shahabi went there as a refugee.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

I scan the area, so sure I’m going to see Calvin, and somehow equally sure he was never here.

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

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