so
Translation
so, therefore, thus, very
Examples
She was so tired she fell asleep.
She was so tired she fell asleep.
It was raining, so I took an umbrella.
It was raining, so I took an umbrella.
He is not so tall as his brother.
He is not so tall as his brother.
Is that so?
Is that so?
Grammar Patterns
((so)) + adjective/adverb to a great degree The book was so interesting.
Clause, ((so)) + Clause for that reason I was hungry, so I ate a sandwich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: therefore, thus, very, hence
Etymology
From Old English 'swa', meaning 'in that way'.
Memory Tips
A short word with two main uses: showing a result (so...) or making something stronger (so tired).