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so

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1. so - Noun

2. so - Adjective

3. so - Adverb

4. so - Pronoun

5. so - Conjunction

6. so - Interjection

8. So - Proper noun

Meaning

In that manner or degree; as, indicated (in any way), or as implied, or as supposed to be known.

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.

In such manner; to such degree; -- used correlatively with as or that following; as, he was so fortunate as to escape.

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.

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.

The case being such; therefore; on this account; for this reason; on these terms; -- used both as an adverb and a conjuction.

It is well; let it be as it is, or let it come to pass; -- used to express assent.

Well; the fact being as stated; -- used as an expletive; as, so the work is done, is it?

Is it thus? do you mean what you say? -- with an upward tone; as, do you say he refuses? So?

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.

Provided that; on condition that; in case that; if.

Be as you are; stand still; stop; that will do; right as you are; -- a word used esp. to cows; also used by sailors.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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then he left Source: Internet

go left first, then right Source: Internet

first came lightning, then thunder Source: Internet

we watched the late movie and then went to bed Source: Internet

and so home and to bed Source: Internet

therefore X must be true Source: Internet

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