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- pronunciation:
- so
- parts of speech:
- conjunction, adverb, pronoun, interjection, adjective
- phrases:
- and so on
- features:
- Homophone Note
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conjunction |
| definition 1: |
We often use "so" when we say what happens because of something else.
Kiana lives near her school, so she doesn't need to take the bus.Devon's dad was hungry in the middle of the night, so he went downstairs to get something to eat. |
| definition 2: |
We often use "so" or "so that" when we tell the reason or purpose for doing something. Let's say you put on your jacket so you can stay warm. It means that staying warm is the reason or purpose for putting on your jacket.
Mia's mom told her to take off her boots so that the floor wouldn't get dirty.Vanessa took little bites of her candy bar so it would last longer.Mr. Clay put on his glasses so that he could see the movie screen better. |
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adverb |
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Let's say that you are so sick that you can't get out of bed. In this sentence, the word "so" helps explain how sick you are. In this sentence, you are sick to the degree that you can't get out of bed. That's probably very sick!
Marissa was so tired that she couldn't keep her eyes open during dinner.Ian usually eats only two slices of pizza, but last night he was so hungry that he ate three.- similar words:
- thus
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We often use "so" to mean "very" when we have a strong feeling or a strong reaction to something.
I'm so happy! I can't believe I actually won!Wow! Your dog eats so fast!- similar words:
- very
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When you are tired, and so is your sister, it means that you are tired and your sister is tired too.
Jamal is going to play soccer this year, and so am I. |
| definition 4: |
We sometimes use "so" in place of the words or ideas that just came before. That way we don't have to repeat those words.
I don't know if Alex likes spaghetti, but I think so.My mom is coming home from the hospital tomorrow--at least I hope so.Grace isn't sure if Connor is coming to her party, but she believes so.- similar words:
- thus
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| definition 5: |
If someone says to you "Hold the violin so," they mean "Hold the violin in this way" or "Hold the violin in the way I am showing you." People often say, "just so," which means "in exactly this way."
You're tapping the screen too hard. You need to tap it just so. |
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pronoun |
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When you have two dollars or so, it means that you have about two dollars. If you can do something in an hour or so, it means that you can do it in about an hour.
I'll be back in a half hour or so.The distance to the next town is ten miles or so. |
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| part of speech: |
interjection |
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If you say, "So! You think you can beat me," the word "so" is used to express surprise or understanding of what some other person just said.
So. You don't want to come with us on Saturday. Why not? |
| definition 2: |
"So" is often used to bring people's attention back to what you were saying or to some important point or purpose.
So, I was about to tell you what happened last night.So, are we finished with everything now?So, I've set up all the pieces. Let's play. |
| related words: |
well |
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adjective |
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When we say something is so, we mean it is actually true. It agrees with what someone thought or said.
Nobody believed Jason when he said that his dad was a movie star, but his mom said it was so. |
| phrase: |
and so on |
The words so, sew, and sow1 sound alike but have different meanings.
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