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so

∞ 1.0

As a result

adverb
/soʊ/

: así que

All right, the dealers are ready, so please do return the boxes.
so they decided
so I want
so I came

There has to be, so don't be that person.

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Examples

I said goodbye to them, so I came to see you.

All of Us Strangers (2023)
- You need strength, so get all the rest you can.

Stagecoach (1939)
But the test piece fits, so this should fit.
It should be half that, so I should change that.
I bought a set of skis, so that's good.
You don't want to carry a lot of stuff around, so you don't acquire much property.

Academic text (2011)
There's a lot riding on this, so don't screw it up.

Unfavorable Odds (2022)
The allowance varies from program to program, so you should inquire about this flexibility before applying.

Academic text (2011)
Wise middle-level educators know that resistance is futile, so meet the students where they are.

Academic text (2011)
I was worried about the exam, so I studied all night.

Synonyms

and so

vsso

∞ 1.0

To show that one thing happens because of another

is more direct for stating a logical conclusion in a sentence

therefore

vsso

Formal

∞ 3.2

For that reason

is the neutral everyday way to introduce a result

thus

vsso

Formal

752 3.2

As a result

is more informal and common in everyday speech to show consequences

hence

vsso

Formal

286 3.2

For that reason

is used more often in casual speech to state simple results

thence

vsso

Archaic

8.4

Because of that, something happens

is the common modern choice to introduce a consequence in speech

Antonyms

on the contrary

68 3.2

To say the opposite to correct a wrong idea

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

How Explicit

therefore

Formal

∞ 3.2

linker

Specialized

5.4

∞ 1.0

but

∞ 1.0

and

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

so positive

sooner comparative

soonest superlative

Etymology

So comes from the old English swa, where people used it to join ideas and show a result, like 'and so' or 'therefore'. That's why we use so to introduce a result, as in 'It rained, so we stayed inside'.