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insofar as

conjunction

Definition of insofar as

: to the extent or degree that
  • we agree only insofar as the budget is concerned

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Examples of insofar as in a Sentence

  1. The news is good insofar as it suggests that a solution may be possible.

  2. insofar as I know, there are no other complications for obtaining the building permit

First Known Use of insofar as

15th century

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insofar as Synonyms

Synonyms

inasmuch as, insomuch as, insomuch that, so far as;

INSOFAR AS Defined for English Language Learners

insofar as

conjunction

Definition of insofar as for English Language Learners

  • : to the extent or degree that

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