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so
Adverb
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How much; very much.
The box was so wide that the person was not able to take it through the door.
so
Preposition
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With purpose. Saying the reason why someone does something.
The person locks the door so no one is able to come in and take things.
We help them so that they can get better.
stark
Adjective
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Is something is stark, it is plain and undecorated, often in a cold or unpleasant way.
All the leaves were gone now, leaving the tree stark and bare.
The house was bare and empty with stark, white walls.
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A stark contrast, difference, reminder, etc. is simple and clear, often in a cold or unpleasant way.
The contrast between rich and poor is even more stark in health outcomes.
The deaths are a stark reminder of how much family violence there is in the city.