What is the meaning of the word "so"?

Definitions:

  1. in a manner that facilitates copy to clipboard adverb
    • I observed the snakes so I could describe their behavior. copy to clipboard
  2. in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied copy to clipboard adverb
    • They're happy and I hope they will remain so copy to clipboard
  3. in the way indicated copy to clipboard adverb
    • hold the brush so copy to clipboard
  4. to a certain unspecified extent or degree copy to clipboard adverb
    • I can only go so far with this student copy to clipboard
  5. to a very great extent or degree copy to clipboard adverb
    • the idea is so obvious copy to clipboard
  6. to an extent or degree as expressed copy to clipboard adverb
    • I was so tired I could hardly stand. copy to clipboard

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