1. • noun - the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
   • adv - to a very great extent or degree
   • adv - in a manner that facilitates
   • adv - in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied
   • adv - to a certain unspecified extent or degree
   • adv - in the same way
   • adv - in the way indicated
   • adv - (usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed
   • adv - subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
   • adv - (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
   • adv - in truth (often tends to intensify)
2. • In the condition or manner expressed or indicated; thus: Hold the brush so.
   • To the amount or degree expressed or understood; to such an extent: She was so weary that she fell.
   • To a great extent; to such an evident degree: But the idea is so obvious.
   • Because of the reason given; consequently: She was weary and so fell.
   • Afterward; then: to the gas station and so home.
   • In the same way; likewise: You were on time and so was I.
   • Apparently; well, then.
   • In truth; indeed: “You aren’t right.
   • True; factual: I wouldn’t have told you this if it weren’t so.
   • In good order: Everything on his desk must be exactly so.
   • With the result or consequence that: He failed to appear, so we went on without him.
   • Such as has already been suggested or specified; the same: She became a loyal friend and remained so.
   • In order that: I stopped so that you could catch up.
   • Many critics and grammarians have insisted that so must be followed by that in formal writing when used to introduce a clause giving the reason for or purpose of an action: He stayed so that he could see the second feature.
3. • n - the fifth tone of the diatonic musical scale

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