so far meaning and definition

SO FAR adverb

Definition of so far (adverb)

1. used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
   • "So far he hasn't called"; "the sun isn't up yet"
   • synonyms: as yet, heretofore, hitherto, thus far, til now, until now, up to now, yet
2. to the degree or extent that
   • "insofar as it can be ascertained, the horse lung is comparable to that of man"; "so far as it is reasonably practical he should practice restraint"
   • synonyms: in so far, insofar, to that degree, to that extent
3. used after a superlative
   • "this is the best so far"; "the largest drug bust yet"
   • synonyms: yet