Word: SO
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of SO
- True, accurate.
"That is so.โ You are responsible for this, is that not so?"
- In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
- Homosexual.
"Is he so?"
- To the (explicitly stated) extent that.
"It was so hot outside that all the plants died.โ He was so good, they hired him on the spot."
- To the (implied) extent.
"I need a piece of cloth so long. [= this long]"
- In a particular manner.
"Place the napkin on the table just so. If that's what you mean, then say so; (or do so)."
- In order that.
"Eat your broccoli so you can have dessert."
- With the result that; for that reason; therefore.
"He ate too much cake, so he fell ill."
- Provided that; on condition that, as long as.
- Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story.
"So, let's go home."
- Short for so what.
""You park your car in front of my house every morning." โ "So?""
- Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.
"So how does this story end?"
- Some person.
"Can someone help me, please?"
- A syllable used in solfรจge to represent the fifth note of a major scale.
- (foods) A type of dairy product, made especially in Japan between the seventh and 10th centuries, by reducing milk by boiling it.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "so" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "so", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 2 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 2 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 2 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SO a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SO worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SO? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SO:
- # the so effect
- # master of so
- # playing with so
- # in terms of so
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