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Coffeecustard Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

"Like so": formal or informal?

I was wondering if anybody could help me with this. Is the term “like so” inappropriate in formal context? Check out the following example (from a guide I'm working on).

In US addresses, the state postal code abbreviation precedes the zip code, like so:
PA 3400, USA

I will be very grateful for any pointers on this.
  

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It's fine, not to mention clear, and user friendly. , as I am doing it). Use "as" before a (subject) + verb sequence, and use "like" before a nominal.

  • It's fine, not to mention clear, and user friendly.
  • , as I am doing it).
  • Use "as" before a (subject) + verb sequence, and use "like" before a nominal.
  • "like" functions as a preposition in our example, and it takes "so", a nominal as its object.
  • , the same way as shown).
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It's fine, not to mention clear, and user friendly.

EX: Put it here, like this or like so (e.i., as I am doing it).

Use "as" before a (subject) + verb sequence, and use "like" before a nominal. "like" functions as a preposition in our example, and it takes "so", a nominal as its object. "so" generally functions as an adverb, but here, in our example, it functions as an adjecti
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I didn't expect such a quick reply! Thanks a million for the rescue.Emotion: smile
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You're like, welcome.

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