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

For example, experts estimate that some 2 million buildings in Florida will need to be lifted to avoid frequent flood damage, but so far, little has happened, and federal grants are being delayed. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Global oil prices have surged more than 40% so far this year. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

For a player that has had a public eye on his contract situation this offseason, Pickens has been front-and-center with his mentality and approach in Oxnard so far. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Nanos noted there was blood and other DNA found at the scene that is also still being analyzed, but has so far also yielded no results. — Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 30 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