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so far — up to the present time; until now

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: up to the present time; until now

Pronunciation (IPA): /soʊ fɑːr/

Example Sentences

  • So far, my cat has knocked over three coffee cups this morning.
  • The meeting has been boring so far, but free pizza is coming.
  • So far, I've learned three languages and forgotten two of them.

so far

ADVERB

[/soʊ fɑːr/]

up to the present time; until now

A so far journey shows a student with many achievements accumulated
💡 Concept

A so far journey shows a student with many achievements accumulated

The journey so far shines like a distant star — reaching far into the light of now
🎵 Rhyme

The journey so far shines like a distant star — reaching far into the light of now

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/soʊ fɑːr/
🇬🇧 UK/səʊ fɑː/

🌳Etymology

Origin

"So" derives from Old English "swā" meaning "in this manner" or "to such a degree," while "far" comes from Old English "feorr" meaning "distant" or "at a distance." Together, they form a phrase meaning "to such an extent up to now."

Breakdown

so (in this manner, to such a degree) + far (at a distance, extending to a point) = so far (up to the present time)

🎵Rhyme

go farby farnear far
go far
by far
near far

🔗Collocations

so far so good
so far this year
so far away
so far as I know
so far as possible
nothing so far

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“So far, my cat has knocked over three coffee cups this morning.”

😄 Fun example

“The meeting has been boring so far, but free pizza is coming.”

😄 Fun example

“So far, I've learned three languages and forgotten two of them.”

“So far this semester, I have maintained good grades.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

until nowup to nowthus farto dateas yet

Antonyms

from now onhereafterin the future

Related

so longso muchas far asby farfar from

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