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Explanation of "So Far"

Definition:
The phrase "so far" is an adverbial expression that indicates the extent of something up to the present moment. It can be used to describe how much has happened or how far something has progressed.

Summary

In summary, "so far" is a useful phrase for talking about progress or situations that have occurred up until the present.

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Adverb

1. used after a superlative
   • this is the best so far
   • the largest drug bust yet
2. to the degree or extent that
   • insofar as it can be ascertained, the horse lung is comparable to that of man
   • so far as it is reasonably practical he should practice restraint
3. used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
   • So far he hasn't called
   • the sun isn't up yet

Synonyms

• yet
• insofar
• in so far
• to that extent
• to that degree
• thus far
• up to now
• hitherto
• heretofore
• as yet
• til now
• until now