so far as

conjunction

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: insofar as

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the idea works so far as you've thought it out, but there may be angles you haven't considered
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Hailee Steinfeld is sharing what she's learned so far as a new mother. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 19 June 2026 But despite the announcement, traffic has remained subdued so far as details of the deal emerge. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 June 2026 Pacala went so far as to offer Mottershead co-authorship, at one point placing his name at the top of the paper. — Maddie Stone, ProPublica, 25 June 2026 Believed by some to help with healing, recovery and reduction of inflammation, advocates go so far as to suggest peptides can increase longevity. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for so far as

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First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of so far as was in 1530

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“So far as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/so%20far%20as. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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