So ( adverb , conjunction , pronoun )

(As an adverb)

So ( adverb )

1. In the way or manner indicated or suggested.
2. To such a degree or extent; as indicated or suggested.
3. Therefore; consequently.
4. Used to introduce a statement or explanation.

Origin:

From middle english so, swo, swa, from old english swā, swē (“so, in that way”), from proto-germanic *swē, from proto-indo-european *s(w)ē-.

Examples:

1. I don't like onions, so I always order my burger without them.
2. It was so hot outside that we decided to stay indoors.
3. I didn't study for the test, so I failed it.
4. So, let me explain how this works.

(As a conjunction)

So ( conjunction )

1. In the way or manner indicated or suggested.
2. To such a degree or extent; as indicated or suggested.
3. Therefore; consequently.
4. Used to introduce a statement or explanation.

Origin:

From middle english so, swo, swa, from old english swā, swē (“so, in that way”), from proto-germanic *swē, from proto-indo-european *s(w)ē-.

Examples:

1. I don't like onions, so I always order my burger without them.
2. It was so hot outside that we decided to stay indoors.
3. I didn't study for the test, so I failed it.
4. So, let me explain how this works.

(As a pronoun)

So ( pronoun )

1. In the way or manner indicated or suggested.
2. To such a degree or extent; as indicated or suggested.
3. Therefore; consequently.
4. Used to introduce a statement or explanation.

Origin:

From middle english so, swo, swa, from old english swā, swē (“so, in that way”), from proto-germanic *swē, from proto-indo-european *s(w)ē-.

Examples:

1. I don't like onions, so I always order my burger without them.
2. It was so hot outside that we decided to stay indoors.
3. I didn't study for the test, so I failed it.
4. So, let me explain how this works.