sofar

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noun

so·​far ˈsō-ˌfär 

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

so far

2 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

Examples of sofar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Phrase

On top of Putin’s likely request for more troops, some 25,000 North Koreans have so far been deployed or rotated through Russia’s military, Skibitskiy added. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Romanian airspace had been violated by Russian drones at least 23 times so far this year -- already more than the 18 incidents recorded between 2022 and the end of 2025. — David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has received more than 6,000 bear reports so far this year, roughly double the number during the same period last year. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

After a stop-start Premier League career so far, is Santos ready for a leading role? — Thom Harris, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

sound fixing and ranging

First Known Use

Noun

1946, in the meaning defined above