So far

adverb

Until now or until the point in time under consideration.

So far, I have read four books this month.
Visual representation of "so far" - Until now or until the point in time under consideration

Often appears as...

  • so far
  • i have
adverb

To a certain limited extent.

He can only run so far before he gets tired.
Visual representation of "so far" - To a certain limited extent

Often appears as...

  • can only go so far
  • money only goes so far
adverb

Until now or until the point in time under consideration.

So far, I have read four books this month.
Visual representation of "so far" - Until now or until the point in time under consideration

Often appears as...

  • so far
  • i have
adverb

To a certain limited extent.

He can only run so far before he gets tired.
Visual representation of "so far" - To a certain limited extent

Often appears as...

  • can only go so far
  • money only goes so far
Definition 1 of 2
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Progress Tracking

Use 'so far' to indicate progress made over a time period in a larger process or goal.

Illustration for Progress Tracking
So far, we've raised half our fundraising target.
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Evolving Situations

'So far' suggests that situations may change and more developments are possible.

Illustration for Evolving Situations
So far, the weather's been good for our trip.
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Expectations

It can be used to express that what has happened meets or differs from what was expected.

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So far, the job has been easier than I expected.
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Progress Tracking

Use 'so far' to indicate progress made over a time period in a larger process or goal.

Illustration for Progress Tracking
So far, we've raised half our fundraising target.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Evolving Situations

'So far' suggests that situations may change and more developments are possible.

Illustration for Evolving Situations
So far, the weather's been good for our trip.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expectations

It can be used to express that what has happened meets or differs from what was expected.

Illustration for Expectations
So far, the job has been easier than I expected.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Progress Tracking

Use 'so far' to indicate progress made over a time period in a larger process or goal.

Illustration for Progress Tracking
So far, we've raised half our fundraising target.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Evolving Situations

'So far' suggests that situations may change and more developments are possible.

Illustration for Evolving Situations
So far, the weather's been good for our trip.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expectations

It can be used to express that what has happened meets or differs from what was expected.

Illustration for Expectations
So far, the job has been easier than I expected.
Visual representation of the word "So far"

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