so
interj. well (used to express surprise, amazement, indifference, inquiry, etc.) pron. thus; close to, approximately conj. in order that adv. in this way; to such an extent; to what extent; therefore; very much adj. true, accurate, factual SO (symphonic orchestra) n. large orchestra that performs symphonic compositions (made up of string, woodwind, brass, and percussion sections) | ||||
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SO Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| FOLDOC |
SO
1. <character> Shift Out
2. Significant Other, almost invariably written abbreviated and pronounced /S-O/ by hackers. Used to refer to one's primary relationship, especially a live-in to whom one is not married.
[Jargon File]
1. <character> Shift Out
2. Significant Other, almost invariably written abbreviated and pronounced /S-O/ by hackers. Used to refer to one's primary relationship, especially a live-in to whom one is not married.
[Jargon File]
| Integrated Circuit Terminology |
SO
Small Outline - a family of package types including SOP, SOJ and TSOP. The most common type of IC packages used for 58% of IC on a unit basis. SO packages are small surface mount packages.
Small Outline - a family of package types including SOP, SOJ and TSOP. The most common type of IC packages used for 58% of IC on a unit basis. SO packages are small surface mount packages.
| Jargon File |
SO
/S-O/ n. 1. (also `S.O.') Abbrev. for Significant Other, almost invariably written abbreviated and pronounced /S-O/ by hackers. Used to refer to one's primary relationship, esp. a live-in to whom one is not married. See MOTAS, MOTOS, MOTSS. 2. [techspeak] The Shift Out control character in ASCII (Control-N, 0001110).
/S-O/ n. 1. (also `S.O.') Abbrev. for Significant Other, almost invariably written abbreviated and pronounced /S-O/ by hackers. Used to refer to one's primary relationship, esp. a live-in to whom one is not married. See MOTAS, MOTOS, MOTSS. 2. [techspeak] The Shift Out control character in ASCII (Control-N, 0001110).
| Computer Abbreviations v1.5 |
SO
Oberlin DRAGN Graph Algorithm
UNIX Shared Library Function (similar to .DLL file)
Oberlin DRAGN Graph Algorithm
UNIX Shared Library Function (similar to .DLL file)
| 9300+ Computer Acronyms |
SO
DIMM Small Outline Dual In line Memory Module
DIMM Small Outline Dual In line Memory Module
| WebGuest Web Glossary |
SO
Significant other
Significant other
| Internet and Chat Abbreviations |
SO
Significant Other
Significant Other
| Internet Domains |
SO
Somalia
Somalia
| Chatroom Directory |
SO
significant other
significant other
SO Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| DOD Joint Acronyms and Abbreviations |
SO
safety observer; special operations
safety observer; special operations
| NATO Acronyms |
SO
Standardisation Objective
Standardisation Objective
| International Relations and Security Acronyms |
SO
Standardisation Objective
Standardisation Objective
SO Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
So
(interj.)
Be as you are; stand still; stop; that will do; right as you are; -- a word used esp. to cows; also used by sailors.
(conj.)
Provided that; on condition that; in case that; if.
(adv.)
Well; the fact being as stated; -- used as an expletive; as, so the work is done, is it?
(adv.)
Very; in a high degree; that is, in such a degree as can not well be expressed; as, he is so good; he planned so wisely.
(adv.)
The case being such; therefore; on this account; for this reason; on these terms; -- used both as an adverb and a conjuction.
(adv.)
It is well; let it be as it is, or let it come to pass; -- used to express assent.
(adv.)
Is it thus? do you mean what you say? -- with an upward tone; as, do you say he refuses? So?
(adv.)
In the same manner; as has been stated or suggested; in this or that condition or state; under these circumstances; in this way; -- with reflex reference to something just asserted or implied; used also with the verb to be, as a predicate.
(adv.)
In that manner or degree; as, indicated (in any way), or as implied, or as supposed to be known.
(adv.)
In such manner; to such degree; -- used correlatively with as or that following; as, he was so fortunate as to escape.
(adv.)
In like manner or degree; in the same way; thus; for like reason; whith equal reason; -- used correlatively, following as, to denote comparison or resemblance; sometimes, also, following inasmuch as.
(adv.)
About the number, time, or quantity specified; thereabouts; more or less; as, I will spend a week or so in the country; I have read only a page or so.
(interj.)
Be as you are; stand still; stop; that will do; right as you are; -- a word used esp. to cows; also used by sailors.
(conj.)
Provided that; on condition that; in case that; if.
(adv.)
Well; the fact being as stated; -- used as an expletive; as, so the work is done, is it?
(adv.)
Very; in a high degree; that is, in such a degree as can not well be expressed; as, he is so good; he planned so wisely.
(adv.)
The case being such; therefore; on this account; for this reason; on these terms; -- used both as an adverb and a conjuction.
(adv.)
It is well; let it be as it is, or let it come to pass; -- used to express assent.
(adv.)
Is it thus? do you mean what you say? -- with an upward tone; as, do you say he refuses? So?
(adv.)
In the same manner; as has been stated or suggested; in this or that condition or state; under these circumstances; in this way; -- with reflex reference to something just asserted or implied; used also with the verb to be, as a predicate.
(adv.)
In that manner or degree; as, indicated (in any way), or as implied, or as supposed to be known.
(adv.)
In such manner; to such degree; -- used correlatively with as or that following; as, he was so fortunate as to escape.
(adv.)
In like manner or degree; in the same way; thus; for like reason; whith equal reason; -- used correlatively, following as, to denote comparison or resemblance; sometimes, also, following inasmuch as.
(adv.)
About the number, time, or quantity specified; thereabouts; more or less; as, I will spend a week or so in the country; I have read only a page or so.
| WordNet 2.0 |
so
Noun
1. the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
(synonym) sol, soh
(hypernym) solfa syllable
Adjective
1. conforming to truth; "I wouldn't have told you this if it weren't so"; "a truthful statement"
(synonym) so(p), truthful
(similar) true
2. marked by system; in good order; "everything is in order"; "his books are always just so"; "things must be exactly so"
(synonym) in order(p), so(p)
(similar) systematic
Adverb
1. to a very great extent or degree; "the idea is so obvious"; "never been so happy"; "I love you so"; "my head aches so!"
(classification) intensifier, intensive
2. in order that; "he stooped down so he could pick up his hat"
3. in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied; "They're happy and I hope they will remain so"; "so live your life that old age will bring no regrets"
4. to a certain unspecified extent or degree; "I can only go so far with this student"; "can do only so much in a day"
5. in the same way; also; "I was offended and so was he"; "worked hard and so did she"
6. in the way indicated; "hold the brush so"; "set up the pieces thus"; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant)
(synonym) thus, thusly
7. (usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed; "he was so tired he could hardly stand"; "so dirty that it smells"
8. subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors); "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"
(synonym) then, and so, and then
9. in truth (often tends to intensify); "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!"
(synonym) indeed
Noun
1. the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
(synonym) sol, soh
(hypernym) solfa syllable
Adjective
1. conforming to truth; "I wouldn't have told you this if it weren't so"; "a truthful statement"
(synonym) so(p), truthful
(similar) true
2. marked by system; in good order; "everything is in order"; "his books are always just so"; "things must be exactly so"
(synonym) in order(p), so(p)
(similar) systematic
Adverb
1. to a very great extent or degree; "the idea is so obvious"; "never been so happy"; "I love you so"; "my head aches so!"
(classification) intensifier, intensive
2. in order that; "he stooped down so he could pick up his hat"
3. in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied; "They're happy and I hope they will remain so"; "so live your life that old age will bring no regrets"
4. to a certain unspecified extent or degree; "I can only go so far with this student"; "can do only so much in a day"
5. in the same way; also; "I was offended and so was he"; "worked hard and so did she"
6. in the way indicated; "hold the brush so"; "set up the pieces thus"; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant)
(synonym) thus, thusly
7. (usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed; "he was so tired he could hardly stand"; "so dirty that it smells"
8. subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors); "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"
(synonym) then, and so, and then
9. in truth (often tends to intensify); "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!"
(synonym) indeed
| The Phrase Finder |
As you sow so shall you reap
Origin
From The Bible, Galatians vi. 'Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.'
Origin
From The Bible, Galatians vi. 'Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.'
You've never had it so good
Origin
Quotation by Harold Macmillan, British Prime Minister.
| Australian Slang |
So
expression indicating rejection, lack of interest, refusal to understand: “So?”
expression indicating rejection, lack of interest, refusal to understand: “So?”
So what?
exclamation of contempt, dismissal, etc.: “What does that matter?”
| Anagram |
so
os
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| hEnglish - advanced version |
so
so
\so\ (?), adv. [oe. so, sa, swa, as. swā; akin to ofries, sā, s&?;, d. zoo, os. & ohg. s&?;, g. so, icel. svā, sv&?;, svo, so, sw. s&?;, dan. saa, goth. swa so, sw&?; as; cf. l. suus one's own, skr. sva one's own, one's self. ?192. cf. as, custom, ethic, idiom, such.]
1. in that manner or degree; as, indicated (in any way), or as implied, or as supposed to be known. why is his chariot so long in coming? es v. 28.
2. in like manner or degree; in the same way; thus; for like reason; whith equal reason; -- used correlatively, following as, to denote comparison or resemblance; sometimes, also, following inasmuch as. as a war should be undertaken upon a just motive, so a prince ought to consider the condition he is in.
3. in such manner; to such degree; -- used correlatively with as or that following; as, he was so fortunate as to escape. i viewed in may mind, so far as i was able, the beginning and progress of a rising world. burnet. he is very much in sir roger's esteem, so that he lives in the family rather as a relation than dependent.
4. very; in a high degree; that is, in such a degree as can not well be expressed; as, he is so good; he planned so wisely.
5. in the same manner; as has been stated or suggested; in this or that condition or state; under these circumstances; in this way; -- with reflex reference to something just asserted or implied; used also with the verb to be, as a predicate. use him [your tutor] with great respect yourself, and cause all your family to do so too. it concerns every man, with the greatest seriousness, to inquire into those matters, whether they be so or not. he is sir robert's son, and so art thou.
6. the case being such; therefore; on this account; for this reason; on these terms; -- used both as an adverb and a conjuction. god makes him in his own image an intellectual creature, and so capable of dominion. here, then, exchange we mutually forgiveness; so may the guilt of all my broken vows, my perjuries to thee, be all forgotten.
7. it is well; let it be as it is, or let it come to pass; -- used to express assent. and when 't is writ, for my sake read it over, and if it please you, so; if not, why, so. there is percy; if your father will do me any honor, so; if not, let him kill the next percy himself.
8. well; the fact being as stated; -- used as an expletive; as, so the work is done, is it?
9. is it thus? do you mean what you say? -- with an upward tone; as, do you say he refuses? so? [colloq.]
10. about the number, time, or quantity specified; thereabouts; more or less; as, i will spend a week or so in the country; i have read only a page or so. a week or so will probably reconcile us.
note: see the note under ill, adv.
so
similar words(24)
never so
so-so
so then
so-and-so
so-and-so
so-so
so forth
so much
so that
none-so-pretty
so far
and so on
so far forth
even so
not so neither
just so
in so far
ever so
or so
be it so
if so be
say-so
and so
and so forth
so
\so\ (?), adv. [oe. so, sa, swa, as. swā; akin to ofries, sā, s&?;, d. zoo, os. & ohg. s&?;, g. so, icel. svā, sv&?;, svo, so, sw. s&?;, dan. saa, goth. swa so, sw&?; as; cf. l. suus one's own, skr. sva one's own, one's self. ?192. cf. as, custom, ethic, idiom, such.]
1. in that manner or degree; as, indicated (in any way), or as implied, or as supposed to be known. why is his chariot so long in coming? es v. 28.
2. in like manner or degree; in the same way; thus; for like reason; whith equal reason; -- used correlatively, following as, to denote comparison or resemblance; sometimes, also, following inasmuch as. as a war should be undertaken upon a just motive, so a prince ought to consider the condition he is in.
3. in such manner; to such degree; -- used correlatively with as or that following; as, he was so fortunate as to escape. i viewed in may mind, so far as i was able, the beginning and progress of a rising world. burnet. he is very much in sir roger's esteem, so that he lives in the family rather as a relation than dependent.
4. very; in a high degree; that is, in such a degree as can not well be expressed; as, he is so good; he planned so wisely.
5. in the same manner; as has been stated or suggested; in this or that condition or state; under these circumstances; in this way; -- with reflex reference to something just asserted or implied; used also with the verb to be, as a predicate. use him [your tutor] with great respect yourself, and cause all your family to do so too. it concerns every man, with the greatest seriousness, to inquire into those matters, whether they be so or not. he is sir robert's son, and so art thou.
6. the case being such; therefore; on this account; for this reason; on these terms; -- used both as an adverb and a conjuction. god makes him in his own image an intellectual creature, and so capable of dominion. here, then, exchange we mutually forgiveness; so may the guilt of all my broken vows, my perjuries to thee, be all forgotten.
7. it is well; let it be as it is, or let it come to pass; -- used to express assent. and when 't is writ, for my sake read it over, and if it please you, so; if not, why, so. there is percy; if your father will do me any honor, so; if not, let him kill the next percy himself.
8. well; the fact being as stated; -- used as an expletive; as, so the work is done, is it?
9. is it thus? do you mean what you say? -- with an upward tone; as, do you say he refuses? so? [colloq.]
10. about the number, time, or quantity specified; thereabouts; more or less; as, i will spend a week or so in the country; i have read only a page or so. a week or so will probably reconcile us.
note: see the note under ill, adv.
so
similar words(24)
never so
so-so
so then
so-and-so
so-and-so
so-so
so forth
so much
so that
none-so-pretty
so far
and so on
so far forth
even so
not so neither
just so
in so far
ever so
or so
be it so
if so be
say-so
and so
and so forth
| Irish Gaelic words and phrases |
so
this
this
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
so
so so: caoiseach
so so: caoiseach
| JM Languages |
SO
1.
So is a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon.
2.
So (Heso) is a Bantu language spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
3.
So is the Thai name for the language Aheu.
4.
So (Mangkong) is a language spoken in Laos and Thailand.
The language is: So
1.
So is a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon.
2.
So (Heso) is a Bantu language spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
3.
So is the Thai name for the language Aheu.
4.
So (Mangkong) is a language spoken in Laos and Thailand.
The language is: So
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Cynghawg
Cynghawg = n. complicate metre, so called
Cynghawg = n. complicate metre, so called
Cystal
Cystal = a. equivalent, equal, ad. so good, as good
Echre
Echre = adv. rather, more so
Efelly
Efelly = ad. in that way, so
Englyn
Englyn = n. a metre so called
Fal
Fal, Fel = con. similar, like, adv. as if, so
Felly
Felly = adv. in that way, so
Gorchymaint
Gorchymaint = adv. so very great
Gwynebwarth
Gwynebwarth = n. shame of face, a fine so called
Hupynt
Hupynt = n. a brunt; a shock; a push; a metre so called
Ie
Ie = ad. it is so; yes, yea
Llostodyn
Llostodyn = n. a metre so called
Mal
Mal = adv. like, so; in the same manner as
Mal = n. what extends; what is produced; bounty; what is ground: a. ductive; smooth, glib
Megys
Megys = conj. as, so as, like as
Mor
Mor = adv. how, so, as; how much
Nage
Nage = adv. not that, not so, no
Onide
Onide = conj. otherwise, or else adv. if not so; is it not so?
Se
Se = n. what is fixed; a star, adv. as stated, to wit, so
Wel
Wel = conj. so, well; now
Ychwaith
Ychwaith = conj. neither, not so
SO Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of petroleum Industry |
So
show of oil; used in drilling reports.
show of oil; used in drilling reports.
| NCTS Glossary v.1.0 |
SO
Significant Other
Significant Other
| Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description |
SO
SOUTHERN CO
Exchange: NYSE
Holding company with subsidiaries which generate, transmit, sell and distribute electricity; Design, build, own and operate power production facilities; Provide broad range of technical services to industrial and utility companies; And markets digital wireless communications services to the public within the southeast.
SOUTHERN CO
Exchange: NYSE
Holding company with subsidiaries which generate, transmit, sell and distribute electricity; Design, build, own and operate power production facilities; Provide broad range of technical services to industrial and utility companies; And markets digital wireless communications services to the public within the southeast.
SO Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS USED IN HSE |
SO
Solicitor's Office
Solicitor's Office
SO Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Easton's Bible Dictionary |
So
(Nubian, Sabako), an Ethiopian king who brought Egypt under his sway. He was bribed by Hoshea to help him against the Assyrian monarch Shalmaneser (2 Kings 17:4). This was a return to the policy that had been successful in the reign of Jeroboam I.
(Nubian, Sabako), an Ethiopian king who brought Egypt under his sway. He was bribed by Hoshea to help him against the Assyrian monarch Shalmaneser (2 Kings 17:4). This was a return to the policy that had been successful in the reign of Jeroboam I.
| Smith's Bible Dictionary |
So
"So, king of Egypt," is once mentioned in the Bible- (2 Kings 17:4) So has been identified by different writers with the first and second kings of the Ethiopian twenty-fifth dynasty, called by Manetho, Sabakon (Shebek) and Sebichos (Shebetek).
"So, king of Egypt," is once mentioned in the Bible- (2 Kings 17:4) So has been identified by different writers with the first and second kings of the Ethiopian twenty-fifth dynasty, called by Manetho, Sabakon (Shebek) and Sebichos (Shebetek).
| Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary |
So
a measure for grain; vail
a measure for grain; vail
| YOGA |
so
'That' is Brahman [divine]
'That' is Brahman [divine]
SO Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Oceanographic, Meteorologal & Climatologal abbreviations and acronyms |
SO
Southern Oscillation
Southern Oscillation
| ETSI and 3GPP |
SO
Space Operation
Space Operation
| AERONAUTICAL ABBREVIATIONS |
S/O
SHUTOFF
SHUTOFF
| Country Data Codes |
SO
Somalia (Internet),
Somalia (ISO 3166),
Somalia (FIPS 10-4)
Somalia (Internet),
Somalia (ISO 3166),
Somalia (FIPS 10-4)
SO Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
SO
Sulfur Dioxide
Sulfur Dioxide
SO Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| maritime&shipping&trade |
SO
Seller's option
Seller's option
| Baseball |
SO
Strikeouts
Strikeouts
SO Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
so
ita, itaque, sic, tam, tam
ita, itaque, sic, tam, tam
SO Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
So
dom; ni
dom; ni
| English - Klingon |
so
excl. toH
adv. vaj
excl. toH
adv. vaj
| Klingon - English |
So'
v. hide, cloak
v. hide, cloak
SO Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
SO
So is a common conjunction and adverb.
SO or S-o is a common acronym used to indicate Significant other.
SO (and variations) may refer to:
- So (kana), the romanisation of the Japanese kana そ and ソ
- Somalia, ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
- Somali language, (ISO 639)
- .so, the top-level Internet domain of Somalia
- So people, a Mon-Khmer-speaking people of Laos and Thailand
- Sso people of Cameroon
- Special Olympics, an international organization created to help people with intellectual disabilities develop self-confidence and social skills through sports training and competition
- Sao civilisation or So, an African civilisation that flourished from ca. the 6th century to ca. 15th century
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Só
Só ("Alone"), published in Paris in 1892, is a collection of poems by the Portuguese poet António Nobre. It is the only work of his that appeared in his lifetime, and a classic of Portuguese literature.
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so
- .so is also the filename extension for a shared object file, a type of dynamic library file.
Somalia currently does not have a recognized central government; the operations of this domain had therefore been officially delegated to Monolith Innovation Group, a company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania which is now defunct. For several years, the only active site was one page at nic.so which said that the .so domain was "parked" and registrations were "unavailable". This remained on the .so ccTLD until 2005.
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