so
for that reason; with the result that
How often you will meet it
Rank 37 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 839,566 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.399% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 100 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
conjunction
- for that reason; with the result that
adverb
- to such a great degree
so in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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So they meant to treat me like a child.
The Betrayal · E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim · Chapter 1
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Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril.
The Picture of Dorian Gray · Oscar Wilde · Chapter 1
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It might contain so many different things--even a kit of unholy tools, jimmies and things!
Gloria and Treeless Street · Annie Hamilton Donnell · Chapter 1
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Brant was a senior and a "Bones" man, and so had a leading part to play in the afternoon's drama.
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1
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At Christmas time, the children's season, it is best to allow all who so desire to take part in the entertainment.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1