so
🇺🇸
/səʊ/
🇬🇧
/səʊ/
adverb
A1
to a very high degree
The cake was so sweet that I couldn't eat more.
A1
very; extremely
He was so quiet that I didn't notice him.
A2
to a different degree than before
I have never been so happy in my life.
R
used to show size or amount
The box was about so big, and it was heavy.
A2
used to refer back to something said
He promised to help, and so he did.
B1
also; in the same way
She likes apples, and so do I.
R
used to agree with surprise
‘It's raining.’ ‘So it is.’
R
used to emphasize a statement
That is so not right.
R
used by children to say the opposite is true
‘You didn't finish.’ ‘I did, so!’
R
used when showing how to do something
Hold the paper like so, and then fold it.
conjunction
A1
used to give a reason
I was tired, so I went to bed early.
A2
used to show purpose
She saved money so she could buy a new bike.
B1
used to show a result
He studied hard, so he passed the test.
A1
used to start a question or comment
So, what did you do today?
A2
used to continue a story
So, after waiting for an hour, she left.
B1
used to say something is not important
So I made a mistake. It's not a big deal.
R
used to make a final statement
So, that's all for now.
R
used in questions about something said
So we have to wait until tomorrow?
R
used to introduce an answer or explanation
So, I think we should go now.
R
used to show two things are similar
Just as days get longer in summer, so nights get shorter.
noun
R
the fifth note in a major scale
In music, so is the fifth note.
translation
to a very high degree; very; extremely; to a different degree than before; used to show size or amount; used to refer back to something said; also; in the same way; used to agree with surprise; used to emphasize a statement; used by children to say the opposite is true; used when showing how to do something
used to give a reason; used to show purpose; used to show a result; used to start a question or comment; used to continue a story; used to say something is not important; used to make a final statement; used in questions about something said; used to introduce an answer or explanation; used to show two things are similar
the fifth note in a major scale
Word Forms
Plural
soes