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so called

so called is the alternative form of so-called.

Meaning of so-called

Adjective

so-called (not comparable)

  1. So named; commonly called.
    • the so-called Ising mode
  2. (ironic) Commonly called by such a name, but false or unfitting.
    • These so-called "assistants" are making our jobs harder, not easier!

Questions about so called

What is so called the alternative form of?
So called is the alternative form of so-called.

Words near so called in the dictionary

  1. so and so
  2. so and sos
  3. so as
  4. so as to
  5. so be it
  6. so called
  7. so crazy it just might work
  8. so crazy it might just work
  9. so far
  10. so far as
  11. so far so bad

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