so

Definitions of so in various dictionaries:

noun - the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization

adv - to a very great extent or degree

adv - in a manner that facilitates

adv - in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied

adv - to a certain unspecified extent or degree

adv - in the same way

adv - in the way indicated

adv - (usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed

adv - subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

adv - (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

adv - in truth (often tends to intensify)

In the condition or manner expressed or indicated; thus: Hold the brush so.

To the amount or degree expressed or understood; to such an extent: She was so weary that she fell.

To a great extent; to such an evident degree: But the idea is so obvious.

Because of the reason given; consequently: She was weary and so fell.

Afterward; then: to the gas station and so home.

In the same way; likewise: You were on time and so was I.

Apparently; well, then.

In truth; indeed: “You aren’t right.

True; factual: I wouldn’t have told you this if it weren’t so.

In good order: Everything on his desk must be exactly so.

With the result or consequence that: He failed to appear, so we went on without him.

Such as has already been suggested or specified; the same: She became a loyal friend and remained so.

In order that: I stopped so that you could catch up.

Many critics and grammarians have insisted that so must be followed by that in formal writing when used to introduce a clause giving the reason for or purpose of an action: He stayed so that he could see the second feature.

noun - the fifth tone of the diatonic musical scale