1. so, soh, sol

the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization

• soh
• sol

2. so

to a very great extent or degree

Example Sentences:
'the idea is so obvious'
'never been so happy'
'I love you so'
'my head aches so!'

3. so

in a manner that facilitates

Example Sentences:
'he observed the snakes so he could describe their behavior'
'he stooped down so he could pick up his hat'

4. so

in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied

Example Sentences:
'They're happy and I hope they will remain so'
'so live your life that old age will bring no regrets'

5. so

to a certain unspecified extent or degree

Example Sentences:
'I can only go so far with this student'
'can do only so much in a day'

6. so

in the same way; also

Example Sentences:
'I was offended and so was he'
'worked hard and so did she'

7. so, thus, thusly

in the way indicated

Example Sentences:
'hold the brush so'
'set up the pieces thus'

• thus
• thusly

8. so

(usually followed by that') to an extent or degree as expressed

Example Sentences:
'he was so tired he could hardly stand'
'so dirty that it smells'

9. and so, and then, so, then

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

Example Sentences:
'then he left'
'go left first, then right'
'first came lightning, then thunder'
'we watched the late movie and then went to bed'
'and so home and to bed'

• and so
• and then
• then

10. hence, so, thence, therefore, thus

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

Example Sentences:
'therefore X must be true'
'the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory'
'we were young and thence optimistic'
'it is late and thus we must go'
'the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted'

• hence
• thence
• therefore
• thus

11. indeed, so

in truth (often tends to intensify)

Example Sentences:
'they said the car would break down and indeed it did'
'it is very cold indeed'
'was indeed grateful'
'indeed, the rain may still come'
'he did so do it!'

• indeed