English Dictionary

so

/səʊ/

adv

To the (explicitly stated) extent that. / (informal) Very (positive clause). / (informal) Very (negative clause). / (slang, chiefly US) Very much. / In a particular manner.

I was so tired that I fell asleep immediately.

意味（1）

To the (explicitly stated) extent that.

It was so hot outside that all the plants died.

意味（2）

(informal) Very (positive clause).

I feel so much better now.

意味（3）

(informal) Very (negative clause).

It’s not so bad. [i.e. it's acceptable]

意味（4）

(slang, chiefly US) Very much.

But I so want to see the Queen when she visits our town!

意味（5）

In a particular manner.

Place the napkin on the table just so. If that's what you mean, then say so; (or do so).

意味（6）

In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; also.

Just as you have the right to your free speech, so I have the right to mine. Many people say she's the world's greatest athlete, but I don't think so. I can count backwards from one hundred. So can I.

意味（7）

(with as): To such an extent or degree; as.

so far as; so long as; so much as