so — to such a great degree; very
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to such a great degree; very
Pronunciation (IPA): /soʊ/
Example Sentences
- My pizza is so hot that it's practically a weapon of mass destruction!
- I forgot my umbrella, so I got soaked like a wet poodle.
- She studied hard, so she passed the exam.
so
ADVERB[/soʊ/]
to such a great degree; very
a young child jumps up and down with arms stretched high in the air, eyes sparkling with pure delight. The child's hair is still messy from the wind and their face shows overwhelming happiness. The parent stands nearby smiling warmly at their child's incredible enthusiasm from the thrilling ride they just experienced. The child's reaction is far beyond normal excitement, showing an extreme level of joy. Other families around them notice and smile at the child's intense celebration. Park visitors in colorful clothes walk by enjoying the festive atmosphere. someone feeling joy to such a great degree that it's impossible to contain
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'swa', meaning 'in that way' or 'thus'. The word traces back to Proto-Germanic, making it an ancient term shared across Germanic language families with roots extending into Indo-European.
Breakdown
Old English 'swa' (thus, in that manner) contracted to Middle English and Modern English 'so', with the final vowel shifting from 'a' to 'o' during the transition from Old to Middle English.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pizza is so hot that it's practically a weapon of mass destruction!”
“I forgot my umbrella, so I got soaked like a wet poodle.”
“She studied hard, so she passed the exam.”
“This math problem is so confusing, even my calculator gave up!”
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