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adverb

so

/sˈoʊ/

to a great extent; therefore; also

Definitions

  1. 1

    To such a great extent; very (used before an adjective or adverb)

    “The movie was so boring that we left early.”

    The movie was extremely boring, so we left early.

  2. 2

    Therefore; as a result (introducing a consequence)

    “It started raining, so we stayed inside all afternoon.”

    It started raining, and as a result we stayed inside.

  3. 3

    Also; in the same way (used to agree with a previous statement)

    “She loves coffee, and so does her brother too.”

    She loves coffee, and her brother likes it as well.

  4. 4

    Used to introduce a new topic or question in conversation

    “So, what did you think about the meeting yesterday?”

    Used to start a conversation or ask about something.

"So" is extremely common in spoken English, especially at the start of sentences to change topics or begin telling something. It can function as an adverb, conjunction, or discourse marker depending on context.