Synonyms of sofarnext
: 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

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Sadiq said two attackers detonated explosives inside the compound Saturday morning and that police had killed six assailants so far, not including the bombers. Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026 On Saturday morning at Ole Miss, which will play the most anticipated game of the season (so far) against Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers, Pat McAfee added more fuel to the fire. Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 There’s been no payback so far in terms of results and De Zerbi — a combustible Italian coach — is under growing pressure heading into a long international break. ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 More than 650 infections have been reported in Italy so far this year, accounting for roughly half of all cases recorded in Europe, according to local health authorities. Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofar

Word History

Etymology

Noun

sound fixing and ranging

First Known Use

Noun

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sofar was in 1946

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“Sofar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sofar. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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