far
A long way from where you are or from a place you talk about.
At, to, or by a considerable distance in space from a point of reference.
A lot; much more than usual or expected.
By a large amount or degree, often used for emphasis or comparison.
A long way from where you are or from another place you talk about.
Situated at a considerable distance in space from a point of reference.
A lot forward in time or progress.
Reaching an advanced stage in progress, development, or time.
- Base: far
- Comparative: farther, further
- Superlative: farthest, furthest
- Irregular comparative: farther, further Adjective
- Irregular superlative: farthest, furthest Adjective
as far as possible
1To the maximum possible extent
As much as can be done within limits.
- We should try to help as far as possible.
- They reduced costs as far as possible without cutting jobs.
by far
1To a very great extent
Much more than anything else; the most by a lot.
- She is by far the best player on the team.
- This is by far the most difficult exam I’ve taken.
so far
1Up to now or until this point
Until now; up to this time or point.
- So far, everything has gone well.
- So far, everything is going well.
- We’ve raised $500 so far for the charity.
- We have raised $500 so far for the project.
as far as I know
1To the best of my knowledge
From what I know; based on my information.
- As far as I know, they are still together.
- As far as I know, there’s no meeting today.
as far as I know
2To my knowledge; based on what I know now
Based on what I know right now.
- As far as I know, she’s still in Paris.
- As far as I know, this is the last train.
as far as I know
3according to what I know now
You say this to show you are telling what you know, but it might not be complete or correct.
- As far as I know, they’re still together.
- As far as I know, the meeting is at 10.