Definition and meaning of English word "so"
so
/soʊ/
Meaning
ConjunctionUsed to introduce a clause expressing the result or consequence of what was just stated; therefore, and for that reason.
How to use
The conjunction 'so' is commonly used to introduce a result or consequence, connecting two clauses. For example, 'It was raining, so we stayed inside.' It is common in both spoken and written English. Learners should note that 'so' in this sense links two independent clauses and is usually preceded by a comma, unlike the adverb 'so' meaning 'to such a degree' (as in 'so tired').
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so
Example
I'm tired, so I need a rest.
The weather is nice, so let's go outside.
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Common phrases
- so that— with the purpose or result that
- and so— used to link a cause to its result
- or so— approximately
- so as to— in order to
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Frequency rank: #45 in English
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What does the English word "so" mean?▼
The English word "so" means "so" in English.
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