How to Use "So" with Example Sentences

so (adv): very; very much; in this way

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Used with adjectives:

"I'm so hungry."
(hungry, thirsty)

"I am so mad."
(mad, sad, happy, angry, upset)

"We are so proud of our daughter."
(proud)

"She is so cute."
(cute, pretty, beautiful, ugly)

"The show was so amazing."
(amazing, fantastic, fascinating, interesting, wonderful)

Used with verbs:

"I miss her so."
(miss, love, hate, envy)

"Hold it like so."
(hold, do, play)

so (conj): used when you want to give a reason for something; therefore

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Example sentences:

"She was unhappy, so she left her husband."

"You should wear a jacket, so you don't catch a cold."

"Tie your shoes, so you don't trip on your laces."

"I'll set my alarm clock, so I won't wake up late."

"I need to call my parents, so they won't worry."

"I have a test tomorrow, so I need to study tonight."

so (adj): true

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Example sentences:

"I heard you're retiring. Is that so?"

"Say it isn't so."

"It just isn't so."