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so

Meaning of so

shows result or purpose

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British English/səʊ/
American English/soʊ/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterssuǒ yǐ
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so with Chinese translation

so usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

I'm hungry, so I will make a sandwich.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

She studied hard, so she passed the test.

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so belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

so所以
and
but但是
or或者
because因为
if如果
as作为

so synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between so / therefore / as a result / that's why / thus / consequently

🇬🇧English

More formal way to show a logical result.

A1Often

The road was closed; therefore, we took another route.

A
🇬🇧English
as a result

Focuses on an outcome caused by something.

A1Often

He missed the bus; as a result, he was late.

T
🇬🇧English
that's why

Explains the reason for a result in an informal way.

A1Very Often

I'm tired; that's why I'm going to bed early.

🇬🇧English

Formal and somewhat literary way to show a result.

A1Rarely

The data were incomplete, thus the conclusion was uncertain.

C
🇬🇧English
consequently

Emphasizes a clear consequence of the previous fact.

A1Often

The company lost money; consequently, it cut jobs.

🇬🇧English

Formal and concise; often used in written logic.

A1Rarely

The model is flawed, hence the error.

A
🇬🇧English
accordingly

Means in a way that fits the situation or as a consequence.

A1Rarely

The rules changed, and we adjusted accordingly.

F
🇬🇧English
for that reason

Clearly states the cause behind a result; slightly more explanatory.

A1Often

He was unprepared; for that reason, he failed the test.

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How to pronounce so and what this word means

so means so. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce so

/səʊ/

so translation

so

so examples

I'm hungry, so I will make a sandwich.

so transcription

/səʊ/, /soʊ/

Questions about this word

so meaning: what does it mean?

shows result or purpose

so pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

so is pronounced as /səʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

so definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I'm hungry, so I will make a sandwich. Translation: Я голоден, поэтому приготовлю бутерброд.

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