Definitions of so:

  • noun:   the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
  • adverb:   in order that
    Example: "He stooped down so he could pick up his hat"
  • adverb:   to a very great extent or degree
    Example: "The idea is so obvious"
  • adverb:   (usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed
    Example: "He was so tired he could hardly stand"
  • adverb:   in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied
    Example: "They're happy and I hope they will remain so"
  • adverb:   to a certain unspecified extent or degree
    Example: "I can only go so far with this student"
  • adverb:   in the same way; also
    Example: "I was offended and so was he"
  • adverb:   in truth (often tends to intensify)
    Example: "He did so do it!"
  • adverb:   subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
    Example: "And so home and to bed"
  • adverb:   in the way indicated
    Example: "Hold the brush so"
  • name:  A female given name (rare: 1 in 50000 females; popularity rank in the U.S.: #2668)
  • name:  A surname (rare: 1 in 100000 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #8527)