English adverb: so far | |||
1. | so far used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time | ||
Samples | So far he hasn't called. The sun isn't up yet. | ||
Synonyms | as yet, heretofore, hitherto, thus far, til now, until now, up to now, yet | ||
2. | so far to the degree or extent that | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | in so far, insofar, to that degree, to that extent | ||
3. | so far used after a superlative | ||
Samples | This is the best so far. The largest drug bust yet. | ||
Synonyms | yet | ||