Alternative form of as it happens

An expression of acceptance of misfortune in life; that's life; such is life

Contextual comparative. Modifies another adjective (to which the "so" is a direct anaphoric reference), indicating a lesser degree of the quality in question.

How?; In what way? / (idiomatic) Why?; For what reason?

How; In what way; however / (idiomatic) Why; For what reason. / Used as an intensifier.

Contextual comparative. Modifies another adjective (to which the "so" is a direct anaphoric reference), indicating a greater degree of the quality in question.

(idiomatic) Used to tell someone to stop doing something. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see not, so, fast.

In the precise manner indicated. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see just, so

(informal) Not very good. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see not, so, hot.

(rare) Ordinal form of so many; occurring at a certain unspecified position or rank.