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so

so

∞ 1.0
In the same way
  • adverb
  • /soʊ/
: 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
just as
vsso
∞ 1.0

In the same way as another action

is more general, meaning similarity in manner rather than exact correspondence
similarly
vsso
192 2.2

In the same way as what was just said

includes exact matches as well as broader likenesses
likewise
vsso
151 3.6

In the same way as someone or something else

can mean general similarity or the exact same way
thus
vsso
  • Formal
91 3.0

In this way

is used for general similarity, not only when previously shown
much as
vsso
62 2.5

In the same way as someone or something

is neutral, indicating simple sameness of manner without emphasis
thusly
vsso
  • Informal
10 8.1

In this way

is more common and neutral for general similar manner
identically
vsso
8 3.9

In exactly the same way as another thing does

allows similar or comparable manners, not only complete sameness
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
685 1.1

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

otherwise
359 3.4

In a different way

Idioms

and so
∞ 1.0

To show that one thing happens because of another

or so
839 1.0

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

and so on
367 1.4

To say that a list continues with similar items

so yeah
  • Slang
279 8.2

Shows a result or short conclusion after someone says something

and so forth
241 1.7

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

so much for
  • Informal
211 7.1

Shows that a plan or hope failed

so to speak
192 5.6

As a way of saying something that is not exactly true

even so
142 3.5

Shows that something happens or is true despite what was said

so far as
121 3.5

As much as something is true or known

so long
  • Informal
102 7.6

A casual spoken goodbye said when you leave someone

so be it
  • Formal
94 5.1

Accept a decision or result even if you are disappointed

not so fast
  • Informal
82 5.8

Tell someone to slow down when they act too quickly

so true
  • Informal
53 6.8

To show you strongly agree with what someone said

ever so
51 4.2

To make an adjective or adverb much stronger

every so often
41 2.4

Happens sometimes, but not very often

so lame
  • Slang
34 9.5

Very unfunny and not impressive, so people feel disappointed

be so kind as to
  • Formal
20 6.2

To politely ask someone to do something

how so
17 5.1

To ask someone to explain how or why something is true

if you say so
  • Informal
15 7.7

Accept what someone says while showing doubt or little interest

just so
12 4.4

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

and so forth
8 1.0

Use to refer to other things like those already mentioned

in so far
7 6.0

Only to the degree that something is true

so there
  • Informal
5 8.3

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

thus and so
1 7.4

In this exact way

and so on
1 1.4

To talk about other similar things without naming them

so long
  • Informal
1 6.3

A casual word for goodbye used when leaving someone

so naff
  • Slang
1 9.6

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

nowt so queer as folk
  • Archaic
9.9

People often behave in strange and unexpected ways

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

so-and-so
  • Informal
52 7.7

A person whose name you do not know or remember

say-so
24 5.6

Permission that a person in charge gives to do something

just-so story
1 8.9

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

so-and-so
  • Offensive
1 8.4

A person who is annoying or rude

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'.