Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

so

[soh] / soʊ /


ADVERB
accordingly
Synonyms


ADVERB
exactly right
Synonyms




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Puts give investors the right to sell shares at a certain preset price and become more valuable as the underlying stock’s price decreases, so they are used by investors betting stocks will go down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It doesn't make sense to destroy that installed base, so existing trucks will remain in service for another decade or two as the old generation gives way to its autonomous successor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

When the global economy contracted, like in 2009 and 2020, so did oil demand.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He also infuriated colleagues in the coalition government, the British press reported, proposing a stream of unconventional ideas: scrapping maternity leave, abolishing job centers, even buying cloud-bursting technology so Britain would have more sunshine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Okay, so how do I say this and not sound like a complete jerk?

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




Vocabulary lists containing so


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "so" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com