so

Sense 1 noun

the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization

Sense 2 adverb

to a very great extent or degree

the idea is so obvious

Sense 3 adverb

in a manner that facilitates

he observed the snakes so he could describe their behavior

Sense 4 adverb

in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied

They're happy and I hope they will remain so

Sense 5 adverb

to a certain unspecified extent or degree

I can only go so far with this student

Sense 6 adverb

in the same way; also

I was offended and so was he

Sense 7 adverb

in the way indicated

hold the brush so

Sense 8 adverb

(usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed

he was so tired he could hardly stand

Sense 9 adverb

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

then he left

Sense 10 adverb

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

therefore X must be true

Sense 11 adverb

in truth (often tends to intensify)

they said the car would break down and indeed it did