so

conjunction
UK: /səʊ/
US: /soʊ/

  1. In order to; that.

    1. I exercise so I can stay healthy.
    2. She saved money so she could travel to Europe next year.

  2. Used to indicate the reason for something.

    1. It was raining, so I took my umbrella.
    2. He was tired, so he went to bed early after work.

Synonyms

consequently thus therefore very extremely really indeed then
so adverb

  1. Very or to such a great degree.

    1. I am so happy to see you.
    2. The movie was so interesting that I watched it twice.

  2. To a certain extent or degree; quite.

    1. I'm so-so about the new restaurant.
    2. The performance was so-so; it wasn't great, but it wasn't terrible either.

  3. Used to emphasize something.

    1. I was so looking forward to the party.
    2. He was so incredibly kind to help me move my furniture.
so interjection

  1. True.

    1. Is that so?
    2. So, you think you know everything about it.

  2. Used to express agreement or understanding.

    1. So, that's what you were doing last night
    2. So, if I understand correctly, you're saying we need more funding.
so adjective

  1. Very fashionable or stylish.

    1. That's so last year!
    2. Her outfit was so chic; she looked like she came straight out of a magazine.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "so" in English means: In order to; that., Used to indicate the reason for something..

The phonetic transcription of "so" is /səʊ/ in British English and /soʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "so": consequently, thus, therefore, very, extremely, really, indeed, then.

Example usage of "so": "I exercise so I can stay healthy.". More examples on the page.