Synonyms for

So

Verb / səʊ / Another word for so — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

So is used to show the result or effect of something.

Synonyms & similar words

soh thus sol thusly indeed hence therefore andso then thence andthen therefore thus consequently hence accordingly ergo henceforth thereupon wherefore

Synonyms by register

Formal

therefore consequently thus hence

Informal

really very extremely awfully

Literary

thusly verily

Antonyms

unimportant insignificant trivial minor slight negligible

Common collocations

  • so what
  • so long
  • so far
  • so much
  • so good
  • so soon
  • so what if

Word family

adjective so
adverb so

Usage note

As an adverb, 'so' can mean 'to such a great extent'. As a conjunction, it means 'therefore' or 'consequently'. Be mindful of its overuse in informal speech.

Example sentences

  1. I am hungry, so I am going to eat some food.
  2. It is raining, so I need to bring an umbrella.
  3. I studied hard, so I got good grades.
  4. I am tired, so I am going to take a nap.
  5. I like to play soccer, so I joined a team.

Quotes

  • 'So many books, so little time.' - Frank Zappa
  • 'So come, my friends, be not afraid. We are so lightly here.' - Leonard Cohen
  • 'So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good.' - Helen Keller

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