Words to use instead of "so" depend on the context in which "so" is used. Here are some alternatives grouped by common uses:
- For cause or effect (meaning therefore, thus, as a result):
- therefore, thus, hence, accordingly, consequently, as a result, ergo, thereupon, wherefore
- For similarity or addition (meaning also, similarly):
- likewise, similarly, in the same way, correspondingly, too, equally
- To indicate degree or extent (meaning very, extremely, highly):
- extremely, very, remarkably, greatly, exceedingly, highly, immensely, tremendously
- To express emphasis or certainty:
- certainly, definitely, assuredly, indeed, exactly, truly
- For conjunction or purpose (meaning in order that, so that):
- in order that, so that, with the aim that, with the intention that
The choice depends on the sentence and desired nuance.
