Dictionary Entry
so
so is a 2-letter English word with 23 senses as adverb, conjunction, interjection, and noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: In that manner or degree; as, indicated (in any way), or as implied, or as supposed to be known. Face value is 2 in Scrabble and 2 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
2 letters · Scrabble 2 · Words With Friends 2 · 23 senses
Definitions
- 1adverb
In that manner or degree; as, indicated (in any way), or as implied, or as supposed to be known.
- 2adverb
In like manner or degree; in the same way; thus; for like reason; whith equal reason; -- used correlatively, following as, to denote comparison or resemblance; sometimes, also, following inasmuch as.
- 3adverb
In such manner; to such degree; -- used correlatively with as or that following; as, he was so fortunate as to escape.
- 4adverb
Very; in a high degree; that is, in such a degree as can not well be expressed; as, he is so good; he planned so wisely.
- 5adverb
In the same manner; as has been stated or suggested; in this or that condition or state; under these circumstances; in this way; -- with reflex reference to something just asserted or implied; used also with the verb to be, as a predicate.
- 6adverb
The case being such; therefore; on this account; for this reason; on these terms; -- used both as an adverb and a conjuction.
- 7adverb
It is well; let it be as it is, or let it come to pass; -- used to express assent.
- 8adverb
Well; the fact being as stated; -- used as an expletive; as, so the work is done, is it?
- 9adverb
Is it thus? do you mean what you say? -- with an upward tone; as, do you say he refuses? So?
- 10adverb
About the number, time, or quantity specified; thereabouts; more or less; as, I will spend a week or so in the country; I have read only a page or so.
- 11conjunction
Provided that; on condition that; in case that; if.
- 12interjection
Be as you are; stand still; stop; that will do; right as you are; -- a word used esp. to cows; also used by sailors.
- 13noun
the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
- 14adverb
in truth (often tends to intensify)
"they said the car would break down and indeed it did"
"it is very cold indeed"
Synonyms
- 15adverb
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
"therefore X must be true"
"the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory"
- 16adverb
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
"then he left"
"go left first, then right"
Synonyms
- 17adverb
in a manner that facilitates
"he observed the snakes so he could describe their behavior"
"he stooped down so he could pick up his hat"
- 18adverb
in the way indicated; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant)
"hold the brush so"
"set up the pieces thus"
- 19adverb
to a very great extent or degree
"the idea is so obvious"
"never been so happy"
- 20adverb
(usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed
"he was so tired he could hardly stand"
"so dirty that it smells"
- 21adverb
in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied
"They're happy and I hope they will remain so"
"so live your life that old age will bring no regrets"
- 22adverb
to a certain unspecified extent or degree
"I can only go so far with this student"
"can do only so much in a day"
- 23adverb
in the same way; also
"I was offended and so was he"
"worked hard and so did she"
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