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  1. 1. adv. In that manner or degree; as, indicated (in any way), or as implied, or as supposed to be known. Source: opted
  2. 2. adv. In like manner or degree; in the same way; thus; for like reason; whith equal reason; -- used correlatively, following as, to denote comparison or resemblance; sometimes, also, following inasmuch as. Source: opted
  3. 3. adv. In such manner; to such degree; -- used correlatively with as or that following; as, he was so fortunate as to escape. Source: opted
  4. 4. adv. Very; in a high degree; that is, in such a degree as can not well be expressed; as, he is so good; he planned so wisely. Source: opted
  5. 5. adv. In the same manner; as has been stated or suggested; in this or that condition or state; under these circumstances; in this way; -- with reflex reference to something just asserted or implied; used also with the verb to be, as a predicate. Source: opted
  6. 6. adv. The case being such; therefore; on this account; for this reason; on these terms; -- used both as an adverb and a conjuction. Source: opted
  7. 7. adv. It is well; let it be as it is, or let it come to pass; -- used to express assent. Source: opted
  8. 8. adv. Well; the fact being as stated; -- used as an expletive; as, so the work is done, is it? Source: opted
  9. 9. adv. Is it thus? do you mean what you say? -- with an upward tone; as, do you say he refuses? So? Source: opted
  10. 10. adv. About the number, time, or quantity specified; thereabouts; more or less; as, I will spend a week or so in the country; I have read only a page or so. Source: opted
  11. 11. conj. Provided that; on condition that; in case that; if. Source: opted
  12. 12. interj. Be as you are; word/stand">stand word/still">still; stop; that will do; right as you are; -- a word used esp. to cows; also used by sailors. Source: opted

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