A1adverbhigh_frequency_chunk

So

UK /["/səʊ/"]/US /["/səʊ/"]/

Definition

to such a great degree

In simple words: used to say that something is true or to show a result

Examples

She was tired, so she went to bed early.
It was raining, so we stayed indoors.
I like ice cream, so I eat it often.
This is my favorite book, so I read it every year.
He is a good player, so he helps our team win.

Usage notes

Used to connect sentences, showing cause and effect. In informal contexts, it can start statements or express agreement but may be considered vague in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

so + adjective/adverb + that + clause

Memory hint

Think of 'so' as a bridge connecting ideas; it means 'as a result'.

Collocations

so happy
so much
so good
so far
so fast

Synonyms

therefore
thus
consequently
accordingly

Antonyms

Common mistakes

Confused with 'very' — 'so' indicates a result rather than degree.
'So' used incorrectly at the beginning of formal sentences.
Overusing 'so' in formal writing, making the text less precise.

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