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so

/səʊ/
Meanings
  • Conjunction

    A word used as a conjunction to introduce a clause or phrase that explains or gives reasons for what has been previously stated.

    - "So, I went to the store because I needed milk."
    - "He didn't pass the test, so he was disappointed."
  • Adverb

    A word used as an adverb to indicate the continuation or completion of an action.

    - "She finished her homework so she could watch TV."
    - "He continued to run even when he was tired."
Pronunciation
  1. /soʊ/



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Synonyms

musical , one of the family , one of them , that way inclined , correct , right , true , like , this , thus , much , really , truly , very , that , this , yea , really , that , truly , very , so that , that , hey , look , see , well , anybody , anyone , somebody
Rhymes
Words rhyming with so
go , no , sofa , moppa , properly , dopey
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. sew (English) : To attach pieces of fabric together using needles and thread.

  2. so (English) : A word used as a conjunction or adverb.

Variants
List of all variants of so that leads to same result
so , so as to , sol , SO , soles , sols , sos
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'sōd', from Proto-Germanic 'sodan' meaning 'to follow, to be in a state of continuance'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that 'so' is one of the most commonly used words in the English language?

  2. The word 'so' has been used in English for over 1,500 years.

Related Concepts
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  1. subordinating conjunction: A type of conjunction that is used to introduce a subordinate clause, indicating that the subordinate clause provides additional information about the main clause.

  2. coordinating conjunction: A type of conjunction that is used to connect two independent clauses, making them equal in rank.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'so' has been used extensively to connect ideas and convey the sense of continuity and consequence. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the character Mercutio uses the word 'so' multiple times to connect ideas in his famous Queen Mab speech.

How to Memorize "so"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a conversation where 'so' is used to connect ideas or indicate continuation.
    - Visualize a sentence where 'so' is used as a conjunction to introduce a reason or explanation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'so' with the concept of continuity or connection.
    - Think of 'so' as a bridge that connects ideas or actions.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase that helps you remember the meaning of 'so' as a conjunction: 'So, I went to the store' = Subordinating clause + Independent clause.

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