So vs. But
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;
