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ALL meanings of so far

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  • idioms so far few and far between. few (def 5). 1
  • idioms so far go far, to attain success: With so much talent he should go far. to have a great effect toward; help: The new evidence will go far toward proving the defendant's guilt. 1
  • idioms so far how far, to what distance, extent, or degree: She didn't know how far they had gone in the mathematics text. How far do you think they can be trusted? 1
  • idioms so far on the far side of. side1 (def 26). 1
  • idioms so far so far, up to now: So far, I've had no reply to my request. up to a certain point or extent: We were able to plan only so far because of various factors beyond our control. 1
  • idioms so far so far so good, succeeding or managing adequately to this point; doing well thus far: The work is difficult, but so far so good. 1
  • idioms so far the far side. side1 (def 29). 1
  • idioms so far thus far, up to the present; up to now: We have met no resistance to our plan thus far. to a particular degree, point, or extent: When you get thus far in the experiment, consult with the professor. 1
  • adverb so far up until now 1
  • adverb so far to a limited extent 1
  • adverb so far at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet. 1
  • adverb so far at or to a remote or advanced time: We talked far into the night. 1
  • adverb so far at or to a great, advanced, or definite point of progress, or degree: Having come this far, we might as well continue. 1
  • adverb so far much or many: I need far more time. We gained far more advantages. 1
  • adjective so far being at a great distance; remote in time or place: a far country; the far future. 1
  • adjective so far extending to a great distance: the far frontiers of empire. 1
  • adjective so far more distant of the two: the far side. 1
  • idioms so far a far cry (from). cry (def 27). 1
  • idioms so far as far as. as1 (def 18). 1
  • idioms so far by far, by a great deal; very much: too expensive by far. plainly; obviously: This melon is by far the ripest of the lot. 1
  • idioms so far far and away, by far; undoubtedly: She is far and away the smartest one in the class. 1
  • idioms so far far and wide, to great lengths; over great distances: He traveled far and wide in search of his missing son. Also, far and near, near and far. 1
  • idioms so far far be it from me, I do not wish or dare (to interrupt, criticize, etc.): Far be it from me to complain, but it's getting stuffy in here. 1
  • idioms so far far out, Slang. unconventional; offbeat: His sense of humor is far out. radical; extreme: political opinions that are far out. recondite or esoteric: an interest in art that was considered far out. 1
  • phrase so far If you say that something only goes so far or can only go so far, you mean that its extent, effect, or influence is limited. 0
  • phrase so far If you tell or ask someone what has happened so far, you are telling or asking them what has happened up until the present point in a situation or story, and often implying that something different might happen later. 0
  • noun so far up to the present moment 0
  • noun so far up to a certain point, extent, degree, etc 0
  • noun so far up to this place, time, or degree 0
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