The meaning of SO is in a manner or way indicated or suggested —often used as a substitute for a preceding clause. How to use so in a sentence. Using So as a Conjunction: Usage Guide

We use so with be and with modal and auxiliary verbs to mean ‘in the same way’, ‘as well’ or ‘too’. We use it in order to avoid repeating a verb, especially in short responses with pronoun subjects.

1. For that reason; therefore: This is the easiest way to get there, so don't argue. 2. With the result or consequence that: He failed to appear, so we went on without him. 3. With the purpose that: …

You use so when you are saying that something which has just been said about one person or thing is also true of another one. I enjoy Ann's company and so does Martin.

So is an English word that, apart from its other uses, has become increasingly popular in recent years as a coordinating conjunctive opening word in a sentence.

adverb 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” adverb in the way …

The intensive so meaning "very or extremely'' (Everything's so expensive these days) occurs chiefly in informal speech. In writing and formal speech, intensive so is most often followed by …