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Meaning Of So
adv.
In that manner or degree; as, indicated (in any way), or as
implied, or as supposed to be known.
adv.
In like manner or degree; in the same way; thus; for like
reason; whith equal reason; -- used correlatively, following as, to
denote comparison or resemblance; sometimes, also, following inasmuch
as.
adv.
In such manner; to such degree; -- used correlatively with as
or that following; as, he was so fortunate as to escape.
adv.
Very; in a high degree; that is, in such a degree as can not
well be expressed; as, he is so good; he planned so wisely.
adv.
In the same manner; as has been stated or suggested; in this
or that condition or state; under these circumstances; in this way; --
with reflex reference to something just asserted or implied; used also
with the verb to be, as a predicate.
adv.
The case being such; therefore; on this account; for this
reason; on these terms; -- used both as an adverb and a conjuction.
adv.
It is well; let it be as it is, or let it come to pass; --
used to express assent.
adv.
Well; the fact being as stated; -- used as an expletive; as,
so the work is done, is it?
adv.
Is it thus? do you mean what you say? -- with an upward tone;
as, do you say he refuses? So?
adv.
About the number, time, or quantity specified; thereabouts;
more or less; as, I will spend a week or so in the country; I have read
only a page or so.
conj.
Provided that; on condition that; in case that; if.
interj.
Be as you are; stand still; stop; that will do; right as
you are; -- a word used esp. to cows; also used by sailors.