“So” is a versatile adverb that serves various purposes in English, acting as a connector, intensifier, or indicating a result. It is often used to express a consequence, emphasize a point, or connect ideas in a logical sequence.
Sample Sentences:
- She worked hard, so she achieved her goals.
- It was raining heavily, so we decided to stay indoors.
- He studied diligently, so he aced the exam.
- The team played well, so they won the championship.
- The flight was delayed, so we had to reschedule our plans.
- The instructions were clear, so we completed the task easily.
- The traffic was terrible, so we arrived late to the meeting.
- The movie was captivating, so we stayed until the end.
- He practiced daily, so his skills improved significantly.
- The food smelled delicious, so we couldn’t resist trying it.
Synonyms (with Indonesian equivalents):
- Therefore: Oleh karena itu
- Consequently: Akibatnya
- Thus: Dengan demikian
- Hence: Karena itu
- Accordingly: Sesuai dengan itu
- Henceforth: Mulai sekarang
- Consequently: Oleh karena itu
- Ergo: Maka dari itu
- As a result: Sebagai hasilnya
- For this reason: Karena alasan ini
Antonyms (with Indonesian equivalents):
- However: Namun
- Nevertheless: Meskipun begitu
- Nonetheless: Bagaimanapun juga
- Yet: Namun
- But: Tapi
Words Derived from “So” (with Indonesian equivalents):
- Soar: Melambung
- Sober: Waras
- Sobriety: Kewarasan
Related Words (with Indonesian equivalents):
- Therefore: Oleh karena itu
- Consequently: Oleh karena itu
- Thus: Dengan demikian
- Hence: Karena itu
- Accordingly: Sesuai dengan itu
- Henceforth: Mulai sekarang
- Ergo: Maka dari itu
- As a result: Sebagai hasilnya
- For this reason: Karena alasan ini
- Due to this: Karena hal ini
Phrasal Verbs Related to “So” (with Indonesian equivalents):
- Soar up: Melambung
- Sober up: Waras kembali
- Soak up: Menyerap
Common Expressions Related to “So” (with Indonesian equivalents):
- Even so: Meskipun begitu
- So be it: Demikianlah adanya
- So to speak: Bisa dibilang begitu
Related Idioms (with Indonesian equivalents):
- So far, so good: Sampai sejauh ini, baik-baik saja
- So and so: Begini-begitu saja