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So/Such
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So vs. Such
So
/soʊ/
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A word used to connect ideas or show a reason for something
Examples:
'Your hands are
so
cold,' she said.
S
o that if I may say, sir-'
She's on top,
so
let's face it—she's a shit-heel again.
Synonyms:
therefore
thus
hence
consequently
as a result
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
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Such
/sʌtʃ/
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Used to refer to something that has been mentioned or to indicate something of the same kind
Examples:
Tom thanked God for sending him to
such
a nice place.
Such
offered us herself.
'
Such
a fine gentleman!
Synonyms:
like
similar
comparable
alike
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
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Ways to tell them apart:
So
is often used to emphasize a degree or extent, like saying
This is so hot.
Such
focuses more on referencing a certain kind or type, such as
She is such a kind person.
So
is generally followed by an adjective or an adverb, while
such
is usually followed by a noun or noun phrase.
Remember that
so
can occasionally be used as a conjunction as well, like
I was tired, so I slept early.
Such
is often used with expressions like
such as,
for giving examples.
When to use so:
When to use such:
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