so
Used to show a large amount or high level of something.
To the extent or degree indicated or suggested.
Used to say what happens because of something else.
Used to show that something happens because of what was just mentioned.
In the way that was said or shown before.
In the manner or way that has been mentioned or is understood from the context.
Used to compare how much one thing is true like another thing.
To the extent indicated in comparison to something else.
Used when you agree with or understand what someone says.
Used to show agreement, understanding, or acknowledgment of what has been said.
- Base: so
- Plural: sos
so much for [something]
1'That plan/idea won't work now'
Used to say that something has ended or failed and cannot continue as planned.
- So much for our picnic—it’s pouring rain!
- Well, so much for finishing early; we have more work now.
so what
1'It does not matter' response
Used to say that something is not important or not interesting.
- "He’s taller than you." "So what?"
- "It’s raining." "So what? We can still go out."
so what
5show something does not matter
Use this to show that you do not think something matters.
- So what if we’re a little late?
- He makes more money than I do. So what?
- The design isn’t perfect, but so what? It works.
- So what if I failed once? I can try again.
- She doesn’t like my idea, but so what?
even so
1Despite what was said before
Used to say that something is still true despite what was just said.
- I know it’s risky. Even so, I think we should try.
- It’s expensive. Even so, I think we should buy it.
- It’s raining hard. Even so, they went for a walk.
- He was tired. Even so, he finished the race.
just so you know
1'For your information' casually stated
Used before telling someone something they might want to know, but do not need to act on.
- Just so you know, the meeting has been moved to 3 PM.
- Just so you know, I’m leaving early today.
just so you know
2for your information before action/event
Used before giving information you think someone should know.
- Just so you know, the meeting starts at 9 sharp.
- Just so you know, tickets are almost sold out.
so far
1Up to now or until this point
Until now; up to this time or point.
- So far, everything has gone well.
- So far, everything is going well.
- We’ve raised $500 so far for the charity.
- We have raised $500 so far for the project.