Definitions for so

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

(to a very great extent or degree; "the idea is so obvious"; "never been so happy"; "I love you so"; "my head aches so!")

(in a manner that facilitates; "he observed the snakes so he could describe their behavior"; "he stooped down so he could pick up his hat")

(in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied; "They're happy and I hope they will remain so"; "so live your life that old age will bring no regrets")

(to a certain unspecified extent or degree; "I can only go so far with this student"; "can do only so much in a day")

(in the same way; also; "I was offended and so was he"; "worked hard and so did she")

(in the way indicated; "hold the brush so"; "set up the pieces thus"; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant))

((usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed; "he was so tired he could hardly stand"; "so dirty that it smells")

(subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors); "then he left"; "go left first, then right"; "first came lightning, then thunder"; "we watched the late movie and then went to bed"; "and so home and to bed")

((used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result; "therefore X must be true"; "the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory"; "we were young and thence optimistic"; "it is late and thus we must go"; "the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted")

(in truth (often tends to intensify); "they said the car would break down and indeed it did"; "it is very cold indeed"; "was indeed grateful"; "indeed, the rain may still come"; "he did so do it!")