Is the word "so" informal?

tomotomo 5 / 3

Aug 2, 2008 #1

Should one avoid it in formal writing?

EF_Team5 - / 1,586

Aug 3, 2008 #2

It really depends on its usage. Depending on what the statement is, "as a result" or "henceforth" are suitable synonyms.

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youngeebs 4 / 12

Jan 11, 2009 #3

you should never start a sentence with the word "so." ex: so i went to my friends house...

however, it might be useful in formal writing as a cunjunction. like EF_team5 said, use other synonyms in its place though. "therefore" is also suitable

chipmunk 6 / 10

Jan 15, 2009 #4

just never start a sentence with the word so will be fine