so 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.”
How to use so far
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUp to now.
Neutral. It normally goes with the present perfect in British English: "I have read three chapters so far."
So far implies the story is unfinished. If the matter is closed, use in the end or finally instead.
Trace the full origin ↓Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
We have sold four hundred tickets _____.
Etymology
Compound of so + far. Compare Dutch zo ver.
Synonyms
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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.