adverb
so far
soh FAR
So far (adverb) means Up to the present moment, with the implication that things may still change. Example: “We have sold four hundred tickets so far.”
adverb
1
Up to the present moment, with the implication that things may still change.
"We have sold four hundred tickets so far."
"So far, nobody has complained."
2
Up to a particular limit or point, beyond which something will not go.
"Goodwill will only carry you so far."
"I trust him, but only so far."
How to use so far
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUp to now.
When to use it
Neutral. It normally goes with the present perfect in British English: "I have read three chapters so far."
Memory tip
So far implies the story is unfinished. If the matter is closed, use in the end or finally instead.
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Easily confused with
by now
until now
as far as
Common pairings
so far so good
so far this year
only goes so far
so far, no news
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Etymology
Formed from so and far. Compare Dutch zo ver.
Synonyms
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up to now
as yet
thus far
to date
Related words
Rhymes for so far
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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.
What is the meaning of so far?
"so far" (adverb) means up to the present moment, with the implication that things may still change.
What is another word for so far?
Other words for "so far" include up to now, as yet, thus far, to date.
