Pronunciation

/səʊ/

Definitions

• Adverb: To an extent; to such a degree. For example: “The weather was so hot that we decided to go swimming.”
• Adjective: Used to emphasize a quality or fact. For example: “She is so talented, it’s unbelievable.”
• Interjection: Expressing agreement, emphasis, or mild surprise. For example: “So, you’re going on vacation this week?”

Phrases

• “So what?” implies indifference or disbelief.
• “That’s so cool!” expresses admiration.
• “It’s not so bad once you get used to it.” suggests initial resistance but eventual acceptance.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “I was so tired after the long flight, I fell asleep immediately.”
• Adjective: “The cake was so delicious, I had to have seconds.”
• Interjection: “So, did you hear about the new restaurant downtown?”

Synonyms

• Thus
• Consequently
• Hence
• Accordingly
• Rather
• Very (to emphasize degree)

Antonyms

• Not so (contrasts with “so”)
• Unusually (when emphasizing the opposite)