Meaning & use
so
Used to introduce a result or consequence that follows logically from what was just said.
See it in a sentence
It started raining hard, so we decided to cancel the picnic.
The store was closed, so we ordered dinner online instead.
A note on using this word
As an adverb, "so" also means "to a great extent," as in "the movie was so long."
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. adverb
To such a great extent or degree; used to emphasize an adjective or adverb.
I was so tired after the flight that I fell asleep instantly.
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