Difference between So and Such

We can say about “So” and “Such” that;
  • Both of them usually have the same meaning “very”.
  • Both of them show extremes.
  • We can use both of them to add emphasis to the sentence.
Although they have some similarities, there are some main differences in their use in the sentence.

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So


1) So + Adjective
Example

Mark seems so unhappy.


2) So + Adverbs
Example

She speak so quicly.


3) So + Judgemental Adjective
Example

It is so rainy outside!


4) So + Much/Many/Few/Little + Noun  
Example There are so few cars in the parking lot.  


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Such

1)Such + a/an + Adjective + Noun
Example

She is such an intelligent boy..

2)Such + a/an + Noun
Example

Why did you say such a thing?

3)Such + Judgemental Noun
Example

He is such a liar!

Don’t be such a fool!