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so

so

∞ 1.0
In the same way
  • adverb
  • /soʊ/
translation icon : así
  • Who would have thought that any one unit could accomplish so much in so little time?
  • just so
  • and so on
  • and so forth

I think you say his name so DEWALE.

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Examples

Synonyms

just like
vsso
∞ 1.0

Exactly in the same way as someone or something else

is broader, meaning a general similar manner rather than an exact match
much as
vsso
502 2.5

In the same way as someone or something

is neutral, indicating simple sameness of manner without emphasis
thus
vsso
  • Formal
324 3.0

In this way

is used for general similarity, not only when previously shown
just as
vsso
317 1.0

In the same way as another action

is more general, meaning similarity in manner rather than exact correspondence
similarly
vsso
226 2.2

In the same way as what was just said

includes exact matches as well as broader likenesses
likewise
vsso
153 3.6

In the same way as someone or something else

can mean general similarity or the exact same way
identically
vsso
9 3.9

In exactly the same way as another thing does

allows similar or comparable manners, not only complete sameness
thusly
vsso
  • Informal
7 8.1

In this way

is more common and neutral for general similar manner
analogously
vsso
  • Formal
1 6.8

In a way that is like another situation

focuses on same way or manner, not only cross situation comparison

Antonyms

differently
780 1.1

In a way that is not the same as another person or thing

otherwise
132 3.4

In a different way

Idioms

and so
∞ 1.0

To show that one thing happens because of another

or so
695 1.0

You add it after a number to show the number is about that amount

even so
149 3.5

Shows that something happens or is true despite what was said

and so on
111 1.4

To say that a list continues with similar items

so far as
98 3.5

As much as something is true or known

so much for
  • Informal
88 7.1

Shows that a plan or hope failed

ever so
80 4.2

To make an adjective or adverb much stronger

so to speak
80 5.6

As a way of saying something that is not exactly true

so long
  • Informal
77 6.3

A casual word for goodbye used when leaving someone

so yeah
  • Slang
75 8.2

Shows a result or short conclusion after someone says something

so long
  • Informal
52 7.6

A casual spoken goodbye said when you leave someone

so be it
  • Formal
45 5.1

Accept a decision or result even if you are disappointed

not so fast
  • Informal
42 5.8

Tell someone to slow down when they act too quickly

every so often
41 2.4

Happens sometimes, but not very often

just so
39 4.4

To do something in a careful, exact way to get the right result

so lame
  • Slang
28 9.5

Very unfunny and not impressive, so people feel disappointed

how so
19 5.1

To ask someone to explain how or why something is true

and so forth
16 1.0

Use to refer to other things like those already mentioned

be so kind as to
  • Formal
15 6.2

To politely ask someone to do something

if you say so
  • Informal
15 7.7

Accept what someone says while showing doubt or little interest

so true
  • Informal
13 6.8

To show you strongly agree with what someone said

and so forth
10 1.7

Use it to show a list goes on with other similar things

and so on
8 1.4

To talk about other similar things without naming them

so there
  • Informal
8 8.3

A short phrase said to show you will not change your mind and end an argument

in so far
2 6.0

Only to the degree that something is true

nowt so queer as folk
  • Archaic
9.9

People often behave in strange and unexpected ways

thus and so
7.4

In this exact way

so naff
  • Slang
9.6

A person or thing that looks very old-fashioned and cheap

so punchable
  • Offensive
9.9

Very annoying in a way that makes you want to hit someone

so long, and thanks for all the fish
  • Literature
9.9

A funny way to say goodbye when leaving a group

Compounds

so far
∞ 1.0

Up to now

so much fun
180 1.0

A very enjoyable time that makes you feel happy

say-so
87 5.6

Permission that a person in charge gives to do something

so-and-so
  • Offensive
9 8.4

A person who is annoying or rude

so-and-so
  • Informal
8 7.7

A person whose name you do not know or remember

just-so story
1 8.9

A made-up reason that pretends to be true to explain why something happens

so dutty
  • Slang
9.9

Very dirty and messy so it needs cleaning

so much floof
  • Slang
9.6

An animal with very soft, thick fur that looks like a cloud

Surface Forms

so positive
sooner comparative
soonest superlative

Etymology

So comes from the old English swa meaning 'in the same way', and we still use it to show that something is 'like this' or 'like that'. That's why you can say 'act so' to mean 'act in that way'.