DICTOMETER

ALTSÅ (Norwegian for "so")

(so, thus, así, conque)

1. Synonyms:
   • Sol
   • Soh
   • So
   Definitions:
   • the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • So
   Definitions:
   • to a very great extent or degree
   Examples:
   • The idea is so obvious
   • Never been so happy
   • I love you so
   • My head aches so!
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • So
   Definitions:
   • in a manner that facilitates
   Examples:
   • He observed the snakes so he could describe their behavior
   • He stooped down so he could pick up his hat
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • So
   Definitions:
   • in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied
   Examples:
   • They're happy and I hope they will remain so
   • So live your life that old age will bring no regrets
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • So
   Definitions:
   • to a certain unspecified extent or degree
   Examples:
   • I can only go so far with this student
   • Can do only so much in a day
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • So
   Definitions:
   • in the same way
   • also
   Examples:
   • I was offended and so was he
   • Worked hard and so did she
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Thus
   • Thusly
   • So
   Definitions:
   • in the way indicated
   Examples:
   • Hold the brush so
   • Set up the pieces thus
   • (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • So
   Definitions:
   • (usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed
   Examples:
   • He was so tired he could hardly stand
   • So dirty that it smells
   
   
8. Synonyms:
   • Then
   • So
   • And so
   • And then
   Definitions:
   • subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
   Examples:
   • Then he left
   • Go left first, then right
   • First came lightning, then thunder
   • We watched the late movie and then went to bed
   • And so home and to bed
   
   
9. Synonyms:
   • Therefore
   • Hence
   • Thence
   • Thus
   • So
   Definitions:
   • (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
   Examples:
   • Therefore X must be true
   • The eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory
   • We were young and thence optimistic
   • It is late and thus we must go
   • The witness is biased and so cannot be trusted
   
   
10. Synonyms:
    • Indeed
    • So
    Definitions:
    • in truth (often tends to intensify)
    Examples:
    • They said the car would break down and indeed it did
    • It is very cold indeed
    • Was indeed grateful
    • Indeed, the rain may still come
    • He did so do it!