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Pronunciation: [sˈuː] (IPA)

The word "sou" is an old French term for a small amount of money. In modern times, it is commonly used to describe a very small or negligible value. Some synonyms for sou include penny, cent, pittance, trifle, and minuscule amount. Other words that could be used to describe a small amount of money include a copper, a farthing, and a haypenny. In some contexts, the word "sou" may be used metaphorically, to describe something of little value or importance. In such instances, words such as insignificance, smallness, triviality, and unimportance may be employed as synonyms for "sou".
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

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Usage examples for Sou

He saw my hesitation, and then added: "For that sum, and not a sou less, I am prepared to sign a statement that I have lied, and that there is no truth in the allegation."
"The Secrets of Potsdam"
William Le Queux
I want nothing-not a sou!
"The Secrets of Potsdam"
William Le Queux
The young man had had no dinner and no supper, for his pockets were empty and his last sou gone.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine

Famous quotes with Sou

  • For example, in Year 1 that useless letter "c" would be dropped to be replased either by "k" or "s", and likewise "x" would no longer be part of the alphabet. The only kase in which "c" would be retained would be the "ch" formation, which will be dealt with later. Year 2 might reform "w" spelling, so that "which" and "one" would take the same konsonant, wile Year 3 might well abolish "y" replasing it with "i" and Iear 4 might fiks the "gj" anomali wonse and for all. Jenerally, then, the improvement would kontinue iear bai iear with Iear 5 doing awai with useless double konsonants, and Iears 6-12 or so modifaiing vowlz and the rimeining voist and unvoist konsonants. Bai Iear 15 or sou, it wud fainali bi posibl tu meik ius ov thi ridandant letez "c", "y" and "x" -- bai now jast a memori in the maindz ov ould doderez -- tu riplais "ch", "sh", and "th" rispektivli. Fainali, xen, aafte sam 20 iers ov orxogrefkl riform, wi wud hev a lojikl, kohirnt speling in ius xrewawt xe Ingliy-spiking werld.
    Mark Twain
  • Probable nor'east to sou'west winds, varying to the soutard and westard and eastard and points between; high and low barometer, sweeping round from place to place; probable areas of rain, snow, hail, and drought, succeeded or preceded by earthquakes with thunder and lightning.
    Mark Twain

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