Form
so + Adjective / Adverb
(‘so’ is used before an adjective or adverb alone)
The weather was so cold.
He spoke so quickly.
Meanings
Both words mean “very”, but are used differently.
The choice depends on if there is a noun after the adjective.
| Use SO… | Use SUCH… |
|---|---|
| …with an adjective only. | …with a noun phrase (adj + noun). |
| The test was so hard. | It was such a hard test. |
| He is so tall. | He is such a tall boy. |