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- [in-suh-fahr, -soh-]
- /ˌɪn səˈfɑr, -soʊ-/
- /ˌɪn.səˈfɑːr.əz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-suh-fahr, -soh-]
- /ˌɪn səˈfɑr, -soʊ-/
Definitions of insofar word
- adverb insofar to such an extent (usually followed by as): I will do the work insofar as I am able. 1
- noun insofar To the extent that. 1
- phrase insofar You use insofar as to introduce a statement which explains and adds to something you have just said. 0
- adverb insofar to the extent that 0
- adverb insofar to such a degree or extent 0
- adverb insofar To such a degree or extent. 0
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Origin of insofar
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; orig. phrase in so far
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Parts of speech for Insofar
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insofar popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insofar
adv insofar
- inasmuch as — to the extent that, in that
- considering — You use considering to indicate that you are thinking about a particular fact when making a judgment or giving an opinion.
- as — If something happens as something else happens, it happens at the same time.
- while — a period or interval of time: to wait a long while; He arrived a short while ago.
Top questions with insofar
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