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Taka Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

So

I've often seen on the Internet such phrases as 'I so want to do it', ' I so hope that...'. Is such usage of 'so' grammatically correct? Or is it a sort of net-English?
  

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Hello Taka, "I so want to do it" simple means that "I really want to do it" or "I have a strong desire for doing it". It is more an informal form of English. I suppose it's alright if you want to use it while speaking (except in very formal situations like a job interview, presentation) but I would not recommend using it in writing of any sort.

— Farihasaleh

  • Hello Taka, "I so want to do it" simple means that "I really want to do it" or "I have a strong desire for doing it".
  • It is more an informal form of English.
  • I suppose it's alright if you want to use it while speaking (except in very formal situations like a job interview, presentation) but I would not recommend using it in writing of any sort.
  • But if you want to use it in forums or while chatting, it's fine!
  • Hope this helps!
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Hello Taka,

"I so want to do it" simple means that "I really want to do it" or "I have a strong desire for doing it". It is more an informal form of English. I suppose it's alright if you want to use it while speaking (except in very formal situations like a job interview, presentation) but I would not recommend using it in writing of any sort. B
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It's not net-English. Think of it as a short form of Emotion: football very much.

I so very much want / hope ...
I want / hope ...
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I've found such usage of so in my dictionary and my dictionary says it's colloquial. I didn't know such usage existed.

Thank you both!
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