So vs. But

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Soconjunction

In order that.

Soconjunction

With the result that; for that reason; therefore.

Soconjunction

(archaic) Provided that; on condition that, as long as.

Soadverb

To the (explicitly stated) extent that.

Soadverb

(informal) To the (implied) extent.

Soadverb

(informal) Very (positive clause).

Soadverb

(informal) Very (negative clause).

Soadverb

Very much.

Soadverb

In a particular manner.

Soadverb

In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; also.

Soadverb

To such an extent or degree; as.

Soadjective

True, accurate.

Soadjective

In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.

Soadjective

Homosexual.

Sointerjection

Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story.

Sointerjection

Short for so what.

Sointerjection

Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.

Sointerjection

(archaic) Be as you are; stand still; used especially to cows; also used by sailors.

Sopronoun

abbreviation of someone

Sonoun

(music) A syllable used in solfège to represent the fifth note of a major scale.

Sonoun

(foods) A type of dairy product made in Japan between the seventh and 10th centuries.

Soadverb

In that manner or degree; as, indicated (in any way), or as implied, or as supposed to be known.

Soadverb

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.

Soadverb

In such manner; to such degree; - used correlatively with as or that following; as, he was so fortunate as to escape.

Soadverb

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.

Soadverb

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.

Soadverb

The case being such; therefore; on this account; for this reason; on these terms; - used both as an adverb and a conjuction.

Soadverb

It is well; let it be as it is, or let it come to pass; - used to express assent.

Soadverb

Well; the fact being as stated; - used as an expletive; as, so the work is done, is it?

Soadverb

Is it thus? do you mean what you say? - with an upward tone; as, do you say he refuses? So?

Soadverb

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.

Soconjunction

Provided that; on condition that; in case that; if.

Sointerjection

Be as you are; stand still; stop; that will do; right as you are; - a word used esp. to cows; also used by sailors.

Sonoun

the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization

Soadjective

conforming to truth;

Soadjective

marked by system; in good order;

Soadverb

to a very great extent or degree;

Soadverb

in order that;

Soadverb

in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied;

Soadverb

to a certain unspecified extent or degree;

Soadverb

in the same way; also;

Soadverb

in the way indicated;

Soadverb

(usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed;

Soadverb

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors);

Soadverb

in truth (often tends to intensify);

Soadverb

to such a great extent

Soadverb

extremely; very much (used for emphasis)

Soadverb

used to emphasize a clause or negative statement

Soadverb

used with a gesture to indicate size

Soadverb

to the same extent (used in comparisons)

Soadverb

referring back to something previously mentioned.

Soadverb

that is the case

Soadverb

similarly; and also

Soadverb

expressing agreement

Soadverb

used for emphasis in a formula added at the end of a statement

Soadverb

used to emphatically contradict a negative statement

Soadverb

in the way described or demonstrated; thus

Soconjunction

and for this reason; therefore

Soconjunction

with the result that

Soconjunction

with the aim that; in order that

Soconjunction

and then; as the next step

Soconjunction

introducing a question

Soconjunction

introducing a question following on from what was said previously

Soconjunction

why should that be considered significant?

Soconjunction

introducing a statement which is followed by a defensive comment

Soconjunction

introducing a concluding statement

Soconjunction

in the same way; correspondingly

Sonoun

variant spelling of soh

Butpreposition

Outside of.

Butpreposition

Apart from, except (for), excluding.

Butadverb

Merely, only, just.

Butadverb

Though, however.

Butadverb

Used as an intensifier.

Butconjunction

(following a negative clause or sentence) On the contrary, but rather (introducing a word or clause that contrasts with or contradicts the preceding clause or sentence without the negation).

Butconjunction

However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (implies that the following clause is contrary to prior belief or contrasts with or contradicts the preceding clause or sentence).

Butconjunction

Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".

Butconjunction

(archaic) Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).

Butconjunction

(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.

Butconjunction

(obsolete) Only; solely; merely.

Butconjunction

(obsolete) Until.

Butnoun

An instance or example of using the word "but".

Butnoun

(Scotland) The outer room of a small two-room cottage.

Butnoun

A limit; a boundary.

Butnoun

The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.

Butverb

(archaic) Use the word "but".

Butpreposition

Except with; unless with; without.

Butpreposition

Except; besides; save.

Butpreposition

Excepting or excluding the fact that; save that; were it not that; unless; - elliptical, for but that.

Butpreposition

Otherwise than that; that not; - commonly, after a negative, with that.

Butpreposition

Only; solely; merely.

Butpreposition

On the contrary; on the other hand; only; yet; still; however; nevertheless; more; further; - as connective of sentences or clauses of a sentence, in a sense more or less exceptive or adversative; as, the House of Representatives passed the bill, but the Senate dissented; our wants are many, but quite of another kind.

Butnoun

The outer apartment or kitchen of a two-roomed house; - opposed to ben, the inner room.

Butnoun

A limit; a boundary.

Butnoun

The end; esp. the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end. Now disused in this sense, being replaced by butt{2}. See 1st Butt.

Butverb

See Butt, v., and Abut, v.

Butadverb

and nothing more;

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