thus far — up to this point in time; until now
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: up to this point in time; until now
Pronunciation (IPA): /ðʌs fɑːr/
Example Sentences
- Thus far, my diet consists of pizza and more pizza.
- The meeting has been productive thus far.
- Thus far, I've avoided doing any actual work today.
thus far
ADVERB[/ðʌs fɑːr/]
up to this point in time; until now
a hiker sits on a rock looking back down the winding trail they have climbed. Behind them, several trail markers and rest stops are visible showing the distance they have already covered. The hiker points backward toward the path while checking a trail map in their other hand. Their backpack shows signs of a long journey with camping gear attached. Other hikers further down the trail are still making their way up the same path the main hiker has already completed. A trail guide nearby nods approvingly at the hiker's progress made so far. the distance covered up to this point in time
Thus far, so far from that bright star!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase combines two Old English words: 'thus' (meaning 'in this way' or 'so') from Old English 'thus', and 'far' (meaning 'distant' or 'to a distance') from Old English 'feor'. Together, they form an adverbial phrase meaning 'to this point' or 'up to now'.
Breakdown
thus (in this manner, so) + far (at/to a distance, extent) = to this extent or point in time. The phrase functions as a temporal/spatial marker indicating a limit or boundary.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Thus far, my diet consists of pizza and more pizza.”
“The meeting has been productive thus far.”
“Thus far, I've avoided doing any actual work today.”
“Our sales targets have been met thus far this quarter.”
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