Words beginning with SO

1,194 words and phrases start with the letters SO.

so(adverb) to a very great extent or degree
so-and-so(noun) a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
so-called(adjective) doubtful or suspect
so-so(adjective) being neither good nor bad
so far(adverb) used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
so long(noun) a farewell remark
so to speak(adverb) as if it were really so
soak(verb) submerge in a liquid
soak through(verb) be or become thoroughly soaked or saturated with a liquid
soak up(verb) take in, also metaphorically
soakage(noun) the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
soaked(adjective) very drunk
soaker(noun) a heavy rain
soaking(noun) the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
soaking up(noun) (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid…
soap(noun) a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
soap-rock(noun) a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments
soap-weed(noun) tall arborescent yucca of southwestern United States
soap bubble(noun) a bubble formed by a thin soap film
soap dish(noun) a bathroom or kitchen fixture for holding a bar of soap
soap dispenser(noun) dispenser of liquid soap
soap film(noun) a film left on objects after they have been washed in soap
soap flakes(noun) soap that has been cut into flakes to make suds faster
soap opera(noun) a serialized program usually dealing with sentimentalized family matters that is broadcast on radio or…
soap pad(noun) a cleaning pad containing soap
soap powder(noun) soap in powdered form mixed with alkaline builders
soap tree(noun) tall arborescent yucca of southwestern United States
soapberry(noun) a tree of the genus Sapindus whose fruit is rich in saponin
soapberry family(noun) chiefly tropical New and Old World deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs bearing leathery drupes with…
soapberry tree(noun) a tree of the genus Sapindus whose fruit is rich in saponin
soapberry vine(noun) tendril-climbing vine
soapbox(noun) a crate for packing soap
soapfish(noun) fishes with slimy mucus-covered skin; found in the warm Atlantic coastal waters of America
soapiness(noun) the quality of being soap or being covered with soap
soaprock(noun) a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments
soapstone(noun) a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments
soapsuds(noun) the froth produced by soaps or detergents
soapweed(noun) tall arborescent yucca of southwestern United States
soapwort(noun) plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised
soapwort gentian(noun) erect perennial of wet woodlands of North America having leaves and flower buds resembling those of soapwort
soapy(adjective) resembling or having the qualities of soap
soar(verb) rise rapidly
soar up(verb) rise rapidly
soar upwards(verb) rise rapidly
soaring(adjective) ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
Soave(noun) dry white Italian wine from Verona
SOB(noun) a dyspneic condition
sob sister(noun) a journalist who specializes in sentimental stories
sob story(noun) a sentimental story (or drama) of personal distress; designed to arouse sympathy
sob stuff(noun) a sentimental story (or drama) of personal distress; designed to arouse sympathy
sobbing(noun) convulsive gasp made while weeping
sobbingly(adverb) with sobs
sober(adjective) not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
sober up(verb) become sober after excessive alcohol consumption
sobering(adjective) tending to make sober or more serious
soberly(adverb) in a grave and sober manner
soberness(noun) the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
sobersided(adjective) completely lacking in humor or lightness of touch
sobersides(noun) a serious and sedate individual
sobralia(noun) any of various showy orchids of the genus Sobralia having leafy stems and bright-colored solitary or racemose…
sobriety(noun) the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
sobriquet(noun) a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
socage(noun) land tenure by agricultural service or payment of rent; not burdened with military service
soccer(noun) a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal
soccer ball(noun) an inflated ball used in playing soccer
soccer field(noun) a sports field with predetermined dimensions for playing soccer
soccer player(noun) an athlete who plays soccer
sociability(noun) the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows
sociable(adjective) inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
sociableness(noun) the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows
sociably(adverb) in a gregarious manner
social(adjective) relating to human society and its members
social action(noun) a social policy of reform (especially socioeconomic reform)
social activity(noun) activity considered appropriate on social occasions
social affair(noun) a gathering for the purpose of promoting fellowship
social anthropologist(noun) an anthropologist who studies such cultural phenomena as kinship systems
social anthropology(noun) the branch of anthropology that deals with human culture and society
social assistance(noun) benefits paid to bring incomes up to minimum levels established by law
social class(noun) people having the same social, economic, or educational status
social climber(noun) someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior
social club(noun) a formal association of people with similar interests
social contract(noun) an implicit agreement among people that results in the organization of society; individual surrenders liberty…
social control(noun) control exerted (actively or passively) by group action
social dancer(noun) a person who participates in a social gathering arranged for dancing (as a ball)
social dancing(noun) dancing as part of a social occasion
social democracy(noun) the belief in a gradual transition from capitalism to socialism by democratic means
Social Democratic Party(noun) a political party in Germany and Britain (and elsewhere) founded in late 19th century; originally Marxist;…
Social Development Commission(noun) the commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with social…
social disease(noun) a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact
social drinker(noun) someone who drinks liquor repeatedly in small quantities
social event(noun) an event characteristic of persons forming groups
social function(noun) a vaguely specified social event
social gathering(noun) a gathering for the purpose of promoting fellowship
social group(noun) people sharing some social relation
social insect(noun) an insect that lives in a colony with other insects of the same species
social insurance(noun) government provision for unemployed, injured, or aged people; financed by contributions from employers and…
social intercourse(noun) communication between individuals
social lion(noun) a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)
social movement(noun) a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals
social occasion(noun) a vaguely specified social event

social organisation(noun) the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships
social organization(noun) the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships
social phobia(noun) any phobia (other than agoraphobia) associated with situations in which you are subject to criticism by…
social policy(noun) a policy of for dealing with social issues
social process(noun) a process involved in the formation of groups of persons
social psychology(noun) the branch of psychology that studies persons and their relationships with others and with groups and with…
social rank(noun) position in a social hierarchy
social reformer(noun) a disputant who advocates reform
social relation(noun) a relation between living organisms (especially between people)
social science(noun) the branch of science that studies society and the relationships of individual within a society
social scientist(noun) someone expert in the study of human society and its personal relationships
social season(noun) the season for major social events
social secretary(noun) a personal secretary who handles your social correspondence and appointments
Social Security(noun) social welfare program in the U.S.; includes old-age and survivors insurance and some unemployment insurance…
Social Security Administration(noun) an independent government agency responsible for the Social Security system
Social Security number(noun) the number of a particular individual's Social Security account
social service(noun) an organized activity to improve the condition of disadvantaged people in society
social station(noun) position in a social hierarchy
social status(noun) position in a social hierarchy
social stratification(noun) the condition of being arranged in social strata or classes within a group
social structure(noun) the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships
social system(noun) the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships
social unit(noun) an organization regarded as part of a larger social group
social welfare(noun) governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
social work(noun) any of various services designed to aid the poor and aged and to increase the welfare of children
social worker(noun) someone employed to provide social services (especially to the disadvantaged)
socialisation(noun) the action of establishing on a socialist basis
socialise(verb) take part in social activities; interact with others
socialised(adjective) under group or government control
socialiser(noun) a person who takes part in social activities
socialising(noun) the act of meeting for social purposes
socialism(noun) a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
socialist(noun) a political advocate of socialism
socialist economy(noun) an economic system based on state ownership of capital
Socialist Labor Party(noun) a political party in the United States; formed in 1874 to advocate the peaceful introduction of socialism
Socialist Party(noun) a political party in the United States formed in 1900 to advocate socialism
Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya(noun) a military dictatorship in northern Africa on the Mediterranean; consists almost entirely of desert; a major…
Socialist Republic of Vietnam(noun) a communist state in Indochina on the South China Sea; achieved independence from France in 1945
socialistic(adjective) advocating or following the socialist principles
socialite(noun) a socially prominent person
sociality(noun) the tendency to associate with others and to form social groups
socialization(noun) the action of establishing on a socialist basis
socialize(verb) take part in social activities; interact with others
socialized(adjective) under group or government control
socializer(noun) a person who takes part in social activities
socializing(noun) the act of meeting for social purposes
socially(adverb) by or with respect to society
societal(adjective) relating to human society and its members
society(noun) an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
Society Islands(noun) an island group of French Polynesia in the South Pacific to the east of Samoa
Society of Friends(noun) a Christian sect founded by George Fox about 1660; commonly called Quakers
Society of Jesus(noun) a Roman Catholic order founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 1534 to defend Catholicism against the…
Socinian(noun) an adherent of the teachings of Socinus; a Christian who rejects the divinity of Christ and the Trinity and…
Socinus(noun) Italian theologian who argued against Trinitarianism (1539-1604)
socio-economic class(noun) people having the same social, economic, or educational status
sociobiologic(adjective) of or relating to sociobiology
sociobiological(adjective) of or relating to sociobiology
sociobiologically(adverb) with respect to sociobiology
sociobiologist(noun) a biologist who studies the biological determinants of social behavior
sociobiology(noun) the branch of biology that conducts comparative studies of the social organization of animals (including…
sociocultural(adjective) relating to both social and cultural matters
socioeconomic(adjective) involving social as well as economic factors
socioeconomically(adverb) with respect to socioeconomic factors
sociolinguist(noun) a linguist who studies the social and cultural factors that influence linguistic communication
sociolinguistic(adjective) of or relating to sociolinguistics
sociolinguistically(adverb) with respect to sociolinguistics
sociolinguistics(noun) the study of language in relation to its sociocultural context
sociological(adjective) of or relating to or determined by sociology
sociologically(adverb) with regard to sociology
sociologist(noun) a social scientist who studies the institutions and development of human society
sociology(noun) the study and classification of human societies
sociology department(noun) the academic department responsible for teaching and research in sociology
sociometry(noun) the quantitative study of social relationships
sociopath(noun) someone with a sociopathic personality; a person with an antisocial personality disorder (`psychopath' was…
sociopathic(adjective) of or relating to a sociopathic personality disorder
sociopathic personality(noun) a personality disorder characterized by amorality and lack of affect; capable of violent acts without guilt…
sock(noun) hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and…
socket(noun) a bony hollow into which a structure fits
socket wrench(noun) a wrench with a handle onto which sockets of different sizes can be fitted
sockeye(noun) fatty red flesh of salmon of Pacific coast and rivers
sockeye salmon(noun) fatty red flesh of salmon of Pacific coast and rivers
socle(noun) a plain plinth that supports a wall
Socotra begonia(noun) semi-tuberous begonia having peltate leaves and rose-pink flowers; Yemen
Socrates(noun) ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC)
Socratic(adjective) of or relating to Socrates or to his method of teaching
Socratic irony(noun) admission of your own ignorance and willingness to learn while exposing someone's inconsistencies by close…
Socratic method(noun) a method of teaching by question and answer; used by Socrates to elicit truths from his students
sod(noun) surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
Sod's Law(noun) humorous axiom stating that anything that can go wrong will go wrong
sod house(noun) a house built of sod or adobe laid in horizontal courses
soda(noun) a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
soda ash(noun) a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
soda biscuit(noun) very tender biscuit partially leavened with buttermilk and soda
soda bottle(noun) a bottle for holding soft drinks
soda can(noun) a can for holding soft drinks
soda cracker(noun) unsweetened cracker leavened slightly with soda and cream of tartar
soda fountain(noun) a counter where ice cream and sodas and sundaes are prepared and served
soda jerk(noun) someone who works at a soda fountain
soda jerker(noun) someone who works at a soda fountain
soda lime(noun) a mixture of sodium and calcium hydroxides; absorbs liquids and gases