how far

phrase

: to what extent, degree, or distance

didn't know how far to trust them

Examples of how far in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Exactly how far south the aurora might appear remains uncertain and depends on how the incoming CMEs interact with Earth's magnetic field. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026

The rescue's latest update shows just how far the once-elusive mustang has come — with Outlaw calmly wearing a saddle for the first time. — Cbs Baltimore, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Congolese businesses often lack the financing and technical skills to take over major mining contracts, limiting how far the regulator can act without disrupting operations. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Studies have linked how far east the bulk of the warm water sits in El Niño to increased rainfall across the California and the southwestern United States. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1527, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for how far

• adar
• afar
• ajar
• alar
• alvar
• bazaar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar