so far
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/soʊ fɑr/
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Up to the point reached in time, distance, or effect.
Examples
We have sold fifty tickets so far.
The teacher’s advice helped, but only so far.
I have not heard back from her so far.
So far, the plan is working.
Their patience will only go so far.
Similar words
thus far
up to now
until now
up to a point
this far
to date
to a limited extent
Meanings
Examples
So far, the plan is working.
We have sold fifty tickets so far.
What is your favorite part of the trip so far?
The weather has been dry so far, but rain is expected.
I have not heard back from her so far.
Similar words
up to now
until now
to date
thus far
Examples
Our budget can only stretch so far.
The teacher’s advice helped, but only so far.
This road goes so far and then stops.
Their patience will only go so far.
The new rule can solve the problem only so far.
Similar words
up to a point
to a limited extent
this far
Etymology
So sets a degree or limit, and far points to distance or extent. Together they mark how much has been reached.
FAQ
It usually means up to now in a situation that is still continuing.
Can so far describe a limit?
Yes. Something that only goes so far has a limited effect or reach.
Does so far suggest more may happen?
Often yes. It reports the situation up to the present point.
Can so far go at the beginning of a sentence?
Yes. “So far, the plan is working” is natural.
Is so far the same as until now?
In the time sense, until now is a close alternative.
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