so far
4 synonyms for so far, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adverb — Up to the present moment, with the implication that things may still change.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
up to now
as yet
thus far
to date
How to use so far
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
so far so good
so far this year
only goes so far
so far, no news
Neutral. It normally goes with the present perfect in British English: "I have read three chapters so far."
Etymology
Formed from so and far. Compare Dutch zo ver.
Full origin of so far →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between so far and until now?
They overlap, but until now often signals that the situation is about to change: "Until now we have refused." So far is a plain running total up to the present with no such hint.
What does so far so good mean?
It means that nothing has gone wrong up to this point, while quietly acknowledging that the job is not finished and could still go wrong.
