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English word origin

Etymology of so's

Contraction of so as.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
contraction

So that, in order that. · To the extent that.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Contraction of so as.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
contraction

So is.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Contraction of so + is.

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗
contraction

So has.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Contraction of so + has.

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