so Synonyms
Another word for so
• adverb (Context 1)
To such a great extent or high degree.
"The lecture was very fascinating that everyone stayed afterward to ask questions."
• conjunction (Context 2)
With the aim or purpose that; in order that.
"Please speak clearly into the microphone so that everyone in the auditorium can hear you."
• conjunction (Context 3)
And for this reason; therefore or consequently.
"The train was delayed by heavy snow, therefore we arrived late to the conference."
• adverb (Context 4)
Used as an substitute to avoid repeating a previously stated verb phrase, adjective, or clause.
"I wasn't sure if the library was open today, but the librarian told me it was thus."
• adverb (Context 5)
In the same way; also or likewise (used to agree with a positive statement).
"Maria is fluent in Spanish, and also is her younger brother."
• conjunction (Context 6)
Used as a discourse marker to introduce a new topic, a question, or a summary statement.
"well, how did your interview with the admissions committee go?"
• adverb (Context 7)
In the manner, state, or way just indicated or demonstrated.
"Hold the violin bow lightly between your fingers, just thus."
• interjection (Context 8)
Used to express surprise, realization, mild dismissal, or indifference.
"aha! You were the one who organized the surprise party all along."
• adjective (Context 9)
True, accurate, or conforming with the actual facts.
"She asked him directly if the rumors about the company merger were true."
• adjective (Context 10)
Arranged in a very neat, precise, or particular order (especially in the phrase 'just so').
"He likes everything on his desk arranged just neat before he begins writing."
• noun (Context 11)
In solfège, the fifth note (syllable) of a major musical scale; an alternative spelling of sol.
"The choir director asked the tenors to sustain the pitch on sol."
Opposites of so
The opposite of so shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: