American English
/soʊ/
One syllable.
To a high degree; very, or in a large amount.
“So” is usually pronounced “so” (/soʊ/). In natural connected speech, the “so” that begins a conversation may sound like “suh” (/sə/) when it is not emphasized; at the end of a phrase or before a pause, it usually stays “so” (/soʊ/).
To a high degree; very, or in a large amount.
The movie was so funny.
We had so much work.
Use so + adjective/adverb, but use so much or so many before a noun.
so happy · so tired · so much · so many
so + adjective/adverb
so + much/many + noun
Because of that; for that reason.
It was cold, so I stayed home.
The store was closed, so we left.
subject + verb, so + subject + verb
Used instead of repeating an idea that has just been mentioned.
I think so.
If so, call me.
I think so · I hope so · if so
subject + think/hope/guess + so
if + so, subject + verb
Used to say that the same thing is true for another person.
“I love jazz.” “So do I.”
“I’m ready.” “So am I.”
For “me too,” put the verb before the person after so.
so do I · so am I · so can I
so + do + I/you/we/they
so + am/is/are + I/he/she/they
until now
So far, everything is fine.
in order that
I wrote it down so that I wouldn't forget.
approximately; about
The trip takes an hour or so.