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so1 so much soto such an extentIt was a great job-so much so I’ve paid off all my debts. Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 22/04/2019 2 (Is) that so?that is what you say, but I do not think so or do not believe you (said without a rising question intonation)“Someone like you can always be counted on to turn the thing over.” “That so?” Submitted on:
26/05/2018
so1 so much soto such an extentIt was a great job-so much so I’ve paid off all my debts. Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 22/04/2019 2 (Is) that so?that is what you say, but I do not think so or do not believe you (said without a rising question intonation)“Someone like you can always be counted on to turn the thing over.” “That so?” Submitted on:
26/05/2018
so
adverb, conjunction UK /səʊ/ So can be used in the following ways: as an adverb (followed by an adjective or another adverb): Why are you so angry this morning?It all happened so quickly. (with a verb): We were so looking forward to meeting your family. (followed by an auxiliary or modal verb and then its subject): ‘I’m hungry.’ ‘So am I.’ (followed by an adjective and ‘a’ or ‘an’ and a singular countable noun): The garden seemed small for so large a house. as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): There weren’t enough beds, so I had to sleep on the floor. as a way of starting a new sentence: So, when do you start your new job? in the conjunction phrase so that: He was standing in the shadow so that I could not see his face clearly. 1a used for emphasizing a quality, feeling, or amountI’m so glad you could come. Thank you for looking after me so well. The food’s wonderful, but it’s so expensive! so much/many: Like so many great artists, he died young. 1b used when you are emphasizing a fact by saying what the result of it isThe children couldn’t sleep, they were so excited. so...(that): The road surface became so hot that it melted. Everything’s changed so much I can scarcely recognize the place. so...as to be: His comments on the book were so childish as to be not worth considering. 1c used for saying that someone does something a lot or feels something stronglyso love/enjoy/appreciate etc: She so loved watching the children play. worry/suffer etc so: You shouldn’t worry so. Nothing’s going to happen to us. Synonyms and related words 1d spokenused for emphasis with a negative. This is mainly used by young people Synonyms and related words
Ways of emphasizing that something is true or exact
2 used instead of repeating what has just been said 2a used for referring back to a possibility, fact, or situation that has just been mentionedI think/suppose/expect/hope etc so: You’re in love with Rita, aren’t you? I thought so. ‘You’re not really going to resign?’ ‘No, I don’t suppose so.’ say so/tell someone so: If you wanted to leave early, you should have said so. so they say/so they tell me/so I understand: I’m a quick learner. Or so they tell me. if so: Does the President intend to go to Moscow? And if so, when? more so/less so/very much so: ‘Is Sybil the outdoor type?’ ‘Oh yes, very much so.’ 2b mainly spokenused for saying that something that was just said is also true about another person or thingso is/does/can/will etc someone: Heidi is planning to come, and so is Sylvia. My parents send their love, and so does Rachel. ‘I’d like to know what’s happening out there.’ ‘So would I.’ If I learned how to drive a car, so can you.
3 used for saying that something happens or someone does something because of what you have just mentionedShe thought there might have been an accident, so she called the police. He was born in France, so he also has a French passport. A tree had fallen across the road, so they had to turn round and go back. so that: The window was covered so that it was not possible to see inside. Synonyms and related words
As a result of something and describing effects and results therefore consequently accordingly 4 used for saying what the purpose of an action isso (that): He lowered his voice so no one would hear. I’ll get a map so that we can plan where we’re going. so as (not) to do something: In Tehran the wives of foreign diplomats wore headscarves so as not to offend the Iranians. The Athletics Federation has introduced stricter regulations so as to prevent cheating. 5 used for starting a statement in a conversationspoken 5a used for continuing a conversation, especially for starting a new subject or starting to ask a questionSo, let’s get down to business. So, what do you suggest we do next? 5b used for introducing a question in order to make sure that what you have heard or noticed is correctSo, you’ve finally decided to come with us?
6a so or like sospokenused when showing someone how something should be doneTie the two ends together, like so. Grasp the handle with both hands, so. 6b spokenused when describing something and using your hands to show its sizeI need a couple of metal rods about so long. Synonyms and related words
General words used to describe size 6c used for saying that someone makes or arranges something in such a way that there is a particular resultEach course of studies was so arranged that students could combine their education with part-time work. The architect had so designed the rooms that every window overlooked the lake.
7 spokenused for introducing a known fact before you make a comment to show that it does not matterOkay, so the guy made a few mistakes. That doesn’t mean he isn’t a good player. 8 used for saying that a number or amount is limitedI can only listen to her complaints for so long before I start to get angry. only so much/many: We have only so much time before the exams start. There are only so many police officers available for controlling the crowds.
and so on/forth and so someone/something is be so do so just as... so (too) not so not so... (as) or so so be it so it is/so there are/so I have etc so long so (what)?
soanother spelling of sohSynonyms and related words
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adverb, conjunction US /soʊ/ So can be used in the following ways: as an adverb (followed by an adjective or another adverb): Why are you so angry this morning?It all happened so quickly. (with a verb): We were so looking forward to meeting your family. (followed by an auxiliary or modal verb and then its subject): “I’m hungry.” “So am I.” (followed by an adjective and “a” or “an” and a singular countable noun): The yard seemed small for so large a house. as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): There weren’t enough beds, so I had to sleep on the floor. as a way of starting a new sentence: So, when do you start your new job? in the conjunction phrase so that: He was standing in the shadow so that I could not see his face clearly. 1a used for emphasizing a quality, feeling, or amountI’m so glad you could come. Thank you for looking after me so well. The food’s wonderful, but it’s so expensive! so much/many: Like so many great artists, he died young. 1b used when you are emphasizing a fact by saying what the result of it isThe children couldn’t sleep, they were so excited. so...(that): The road surface became so hot that it melted. Everything’s changed so much I can hardly recognize the place. so...as to be: His comments on the book were so childish as to be not worth considering. 1c old-fashionedused for saying that someone does something a lot or feels something stronglyworry/suffer etc. so: You shouldn’t worry so. Nothing’s going to happen to us. so love/enjoy/appreciate etc.: She so loved watching the children play. Synonyms and related words 1d spokenused for emphasis with a negative. This is mainly used by young people Synonyms and related words
Ways of emphasizing that something is true or exact
2 used instead of repeating what has just been said 2a used for referring back to a possibility, fact, or situation that has just been mentionedI think/suppose/expect/hope etc. so: You’re in love with Rita, aren’t you? I thought so. “You’re not really going to resign?” “No, I don’t suppose so.” say so/tell someone so: If you wanted to leave early, you should have said so. so they say/so they tell me/so I understand: I’m a quick learner. Or so they tell me. if so: Does the President intend to go to Moscow? And if so, when? more so/less so/very much so: “Is Sybil the outdoor type?” “Oh yes, very much so.” 2b mainly spokenused for saying that something that was just said is also true about another person or thingso is/does/can/will etc. someone: Heidi is planning to come, and so is Sylvia. My parents send their love, and so does Rachel. “I’d like to know what’s happening out there.” “So would I.” If I learned how to drive a car, so can you.
3 used for saying that something happens or someone does something because of what you have just mentionedShe thought there might have been an accident, so she called the police. He was born in France, so he also has a French passport. A tree had fallen across the road, so they had to turn around and go back. so that: The window was covered so that it was not possible to see inside. Synonyms and related words
As a result of something and describing effects and results therefore consequently accordingly 4 used for saying what the purpose of an action isso (that): He lowered his voice so no one would hear. I’ll get a map so that we can plan where we’re going. so as (not) to do something: In Tehran the wives of foreign diplomats wore headscarves so as not to offend the Iranians. The Athletics Federation has introduced stricter regulations so as to prevent cheating. 5 used for starting a statement in a conversationspoken 5a used for continuing a conversation, especially for starting a new subject or starting to ask a questionSo, let’s get down to business. So, what do you suggest we do next? 5b used for introducing a question in order to make sure that what you have heard or noticed is correctSo, you’ve finally decided to come with us?
6a so or like sospokenused when showing someone how something should be doneGrasp the handle with both hands, so. Tie the two ends together, like so. 6b spokenused when describing something and using your hands to show its sizeI need a couple of metal rods about so long. Synonyms and related words
General words used to describe size 6c used for saying that someone makes or arranges something in such a way that there is a particular resultEach course of studies was so arranged that students could combine their education with part-time work. The architect had so designed the rooms that every window overlooked the lake.
7 spokenused for introducing a known fact before you make a comment to show that it does not matterOkay, so the guy made a few mistakes. That doesn’t mean he isn’t a good player. 8 used for saying that a number or amount is limitedI can only listen to her complaints for so long before I start to get angry. only so much/many: We have only so much time before the exams start. There are only so many police officers available for controlling the crowds.
and so on/forth not so be so do so just as... so (too) not so... (as) or so so be it so it is/so there are/so I have etc. so long so (what)?
SOnoun countable informal, often humorous UK /ˌes ˈəʊ/ 1 significant other: the person who you are married to or are having a romantic relationship withI was just talking about this with my SO. This workshop is designed for trans parents and their SOs who have children of all ages. Synonyms and related words
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SOnoun countable informal, often humorous US /ˌes ˈoʊ/ 1 significant other: the person who you are married to or are having a romantic relationship withI was just talking about this with my SO. This workshop is designed for trans parents and their SOs who have children of all ages. Synonyms and related words
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so1 the fifth note in the sol-fa musical scale Synonyms and related words
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