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(in order that) {{n-g|Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose}}; in order that.

(therefore, thus) With the result that; for that reason; therefore.

(introductory filler word) (informal) {{n-g|Used as a sentence-starting filler or introductory word for pragmatic or phatic purposes, with no particular meaning.}}

{{n-g|Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.}}

{{n-g|Used to introduce a rhetorical question.}}

(archaic) Provided that; on condition that; as long as.

To the (explicitly stated) extent that.

To the (implied) extent.

Very (positive or negative clause).

Very much.

(informal) at all (negative clause).

In a particular manner.

In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.

{{sense|with as}} To such an extent or degree; as.

As what was or will be mentioned.

In that state or manner; with that attribute. {{non-gloss|A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.}}

(slang) Homosexual.

{{n-g|Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.}} +

{{n-g|Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner}}.

{{n-g|Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.}}

(archaic) Be as you are; stand still; {{n-g|used especially to cows; also used by sailors.}}

(someone)

(music) A syllable used in solfège to represent the fifth note of a major scale.

(foods) A type of dairy product, made especially in Japan between the seventh and tenth centuries, by reducing milk by boiling it.