what's diff between 'called' and 'so-called'.
pls explain with example.
thx
2007-03-11 07:14:43 · 3 answers · asked by feel_funnyever 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
oh! k
and can i use like this, tht i want to use my name and my nick name in one sentence, so it may come like this - this is steve's line (my name) so- called *****(nick name).
2007-03-11 07:27:10 · update #1
and if its not, how can i use that sentence.
thx
2007-03-11 07:30:15 · update #2
No, you wouldn't use "so-called" before your nickname, you would use "also known as", or a.k.a., the abbreviated version. "So-called" means the subject may or may not be true.
2007-03-11 07:42:05 · answer #1 · answered by leslie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"called" means that you agree; it's not put into question:
The girl called Jessica left to go see the concert....
"so-called" means just that; that you're describing what is said about something/someone (not necessarily your own held opinion):
That so-called virtuoso left the stage in a hurry....
2007-03-11 07:20:11 · answer #2 · answered by abby j 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"So-called" would indicate doubt.
2007-03-11 07:22:06 · answer #3 · answered by soulestada 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋