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Explanation of "and so"

Meaning:
"And so" is a phrase we use to connect ideas in a sentence. It often means "as a result," "therefore," or "then." It helps show that one thing happens after another or that something follows logically from what has been said before.

Examples:

1. Simple Example:

   • "It started to rain. And so, we went inside." (This means we went inside because it started to rain.)

2. Story Example:

   • "I forgot my umbrella. And so, I got wet." (This means I got wet because I forgot my umbrella.)

3. Conversation Example:

   • "I finished my homework. And so, I went out to play." (This means I went out to play because I finished my homework.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more complex sentences, "and so" can help summarize or conclude thoughts:
  • "She studied hard for the exam, and so she passed with flying colors." (This means she passed the exam well because she studied hard.)

Word Variants:

• "So" - "So" can be used similarly but is more informal:
  • "I was tired, so I went to bed."
• "Therefore" - A more formal synonym:
  • "She was late; therefore, she missed the bus."

Different Meanings:

While "and so" primarily acts as a connector, in other contexts, it can indicate a continuation of thought: - "And so, what do you think?"
(This means I want to know your opinion after everything we discussed.)

Synonyms:

• Therefore
• Consequently
• Thus
• As a result

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs using "and so," but you can see it used in various conversational phrases:
  • "And so on…" (used to imply continuation of similar ideas)
  • "And so forth…" (another way to say "and others like this")

Conclusion:

"And so" is a useful phrase for linking ideas and showing the relationship between events. It helps make your speech and writing clearer by indicating what happens next or what results from something.

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Adverb

1. subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
   • then he left
   • go left first, then right
   • first came lightning, then thunder
   • we watched the late movie and then went to bed
   • and so home and to bed

Synonyms

• then
• so
• and then