So
adverb
To such a great extent.
I was so excited
Often appears as...
- so much
- so happy
conjunction
In order that.
Stay here so that I can find you
Often appears as...
- so that
- just so
adverb
In the way that.
Do as I do, not as I say
Often appears as...
- do so
- so much so
adverb
Also or likewise.
I am a teacher, and so is my wife
Often appears as...
- so it is
- so be it
adverb
Very, extremely, or to such a degree (often used to indicate a large increase).
The coffee was so hot
Often appears as...
- so much
- so tired
adverb
Indeed, obviously or certainly.
So, you have decided to move on
Often appears as...
- so it seems
- if so
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
To such a great extent.
I was so excited
Often appears as...
- so much
- so happy
conjunction
In order that.
Stay here so that I can find you
Often appears as...
- so that
- just so
adverb
In the way that.
Do as I do, not as I say
Often appears as...
- do so
- so much so
adverb
Also or likewise.
I am a teacher, and so is my wife
Often appears as...
- so it is
- so be it
adverb
Very, extremely, or to such a degree (often used to indicate a large increase).
The coffee was so hot
Often appears as...
- so much
- so tired
adverb
Indeed, obviously or certainly.
So, you have decided to move on
Often appears as...
- so it seems
- if so
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Expressive Intensity
Use 'so' to emphasize strong feelings or extreme qualities.
The movie was so fascinating.
Pro Tip 2/2Paired with 'That'
'So' is often followed by 'that' to show result or consequence.
It was so cold that the lake froze.
Compare with
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Questions No One Knows...
would include multiple copies of you. In one such universe, you'd graduate with honors and marry the person of your dreams, and in another, not so much. Well, there are still some scientists who would say, hogwash. The only meaningful answer to the question of how many universes there are is one. Only one universe.
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
So our mentor is going to be the leash. We're here and we're kind of here to be brave and courageous and move through the messiness of whatever comes up. We actually expect you to get somewhat triggered here, and that's the whole point of it. And the whole point of why it's so healing,
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What game theory teaches...
these days are become shorter and shorter term which creates turmoil and chaos in strategy in how we present ourselves to the world the easiest way to understand the game you're in is when you have an opposing force in other words not that right so you want great
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Daughter Wolf Sneaks...
but not quite so well for last year's offspring. The youngsters could have their own pups, but for the alpha couple, that would mean more mouths to feed and less for their litter. So, the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating.
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Why don't perpetual...
Yet it's hard to conclusively say we'll never discover a perpetual motion machine because there's still so much we don't understand about the universe. Perhaps we'll find new exotic forms of matter that'll force us to revisit the laws of thermodynamics.
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Rethinking infidelity...
with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories that justified their need to roam, so the double standard is as old as adultery itself. But who knows what's really going on under the sheets there, right?
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Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive, so their facial expression with their ears is exactly that. Now he's being a bit submissive for the fact
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Underground Labyrinth Of...
here so this is a privileged glimpse into a secret world
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Why Dogs Stick Their...
love may be in the air but it's so rarely fulfilled
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These Ancient Birds Have...
The male doesn't seem quite so skilful. Oh, dear.
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Questions No One Knows...
would include multiple copies of you. In one such universe, you'd graduate with honors and marry the person of your dreams, and in another, not so much. Well, there are still some scientists who would say, hogwash. The only meaningful answer to the question of how many universes there are is one. Only one universe.
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
So our mentor is going to be the leash. We're here and we're kind of here to be brave and courageous and move through the messiness of whatever comes up. We actually expect you to get somewhat triggered here, and that's the whole point of it. And the whole point of why it's so healing,
Video examples
What game theory teaches...
these days are become shorter and shorter term which creates turmoil and chaos in strategy in how we present ourselves to the world the easiest way to understand the game you're in is when you have an opposing force in other words not that right so you want great
Video examples
Daughter Wolf Sneaks...
but not quite so well for last year's offspring. The youngsters could have their own pups, but for the alpha couple, that would mean more mouths to feed and less for their litter. So, the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating.
Video examples
Why don't perpetual...
Yet it's hard to conclusively say we'll never discover a perpetual motion machine because there's still so much we don't understand about the universe. Perhaps we'll find new exotic forms of matter that'll force us to revisit the laws of thermodynamics.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories that justified their need to roam, so the double standard is as old as adultery itself. But who knows what's really going on under the sheets there, right?
Video examples
Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive, so their facial expression with their ears is exactly that. Now he's being a bit submissive for the fact
Video examples
Underground Labyrinth Of...
here so this is a privileged glimpse into a secret world
Video examples
Why Dogs Stick Their...
love may be in the air but it's so rarely fulfilled
Video examples
These Ancient Birds Have...
The male doesn't seem quite so skilful. Oh, dear.
Example 1 of 10
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Steve Jobs
American Businessman
It's hard to tell with these Internet startups if they're really interested in building companies or if they're just interested in the money. I can tell you, though: If they don't really want to build a company, they won't luck into it. That's because it's so hard that if you don't have a passion, you'll give up.
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Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
Without education, your children can never really meet the challenges they will face. So it's very important to give children education and explain that they should play a role for their country.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
American Leader
Whatever your life's work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
The companies that work are the ones that people really care about and have a vision for the world so do something you like.
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Morgan Freeman
American Actor
I've been living with myself all of my life, so I know all of me. So when I watch me, all I see is me. It's boring.
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Warren Buffett
American Businessman
You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you don't do too many things wrong.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
Common looking people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Italian Artist
As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so a life well spent brings happy death.
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Pablo Picasso
Spanish Painter
The world today doesn't make sense, so why should I paint pictures that do?
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Franz Kafka
Novelist
No sooner said than done - so acts your man of worth.
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Steve Jobs
American Businessman
It's hard to tell with these Internet startups if they're really interested in building companies or if they're just interested in the money. I can tell you, though: If they don't really want to build a company, they won't luck into it. That's because it's so hard that if you don't have a passion, you'll give up.
Quote examples
Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
Without education, your children can never really meet the challenges they will face. So it's very important to give children education and explain that they should play a role for their country.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
American Leader
Whatever your life's work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
The companies that work are the ones that people really care about and have a vision for the world so do something you like.
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Morgan Freeman
American Actor
I've been living with myself all of my life, so I know all of me. So when I watch me, all I see is me. It's boring.
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Warren Buffett
American Businessman
You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you don't do too many things wrong.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
Common looking people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Italian Artist
As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so a life well spent brings happy death.
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Pablo Picasso
Spanish Painter
The world today doesn't make sense, so why should I paint pictures that do?
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Franz Kafka
Novelist
No sooner said than done - so acts your man of worth.
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