so far

1 of 2

phrase

1

: to a certain extent, degree, or distance

when the water rose so far, we fled

2

: up to the present

has written one novel so far

sofar

2 of 2

noun

so·​far ˈsō-ˌfär 

: a system for locating an underwater explosion at sea by triangulation

Examples of so far in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Phrase

The planters themselves get chipped, scratched, dented and, in one out of every three cases so far, destroyed. — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

There have been 15 child drownings so far this year in South Florida and data shows that 2026 is set to become the deadliest for child drownings in the Florida’s history. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

And, more than 4,000 miles from where it is said to have originated, the concept seems to so far be well received in the Northland. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

The videos released so far are all black and white, the sound stripped back. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

sound fixing and ranging

First Known Use

Noun

1946, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for so far

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