so
adverb (SAME WAY) /səʊ/
/soʊ/ Definition
B1 used usually before the verbs 'have', 'be', or 'do', and other auxiliary verbs to express the meaning 'in the same way' or 'in a similar way': "I've got an enormous amount of work to do." "So have I." "I'm allergic to nuts." "So is my brother." Neil left just after midnight and so did Roz. Just as you like to have a night out with the lads, so I like to go out with the girls now and again.Similar and the sameDescribing people with the same qualities
(Definition of so adverb (SAME WAY) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -esque suffix
- a level playing field idiom
- affinity noun
- akin adjective
- alike adjective
- alike adverb
- ditto adverb
- equivalent noun
- evenly adverb (EQUALLY)
- every inch idiom
- firm adjective (FIXED)
- parity noun
- play sb at their own game idiom
- put/turn the clock back idiom
- repetition noun
- resemblance noun
- respecter noun
- shade noun (DEGREE)
- snap exclamation
- synonymous adjective
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