Insofar Meaning in English
word
ˈɪnsəfɑɹ
in-suh-FAR
ˈɪnsəfˌɑː
in-suh-FAH
Definition
Used to indicate the extent or degree to which something is true or possible. It connects a statement to a specific limit or condition.
Usage & Nuances
'Insofar' is formal and usually used as 'insofar as.' Common in written English, especially academic and legal texts. Use it to set boundaries: 'insofar as possible', 'insofar as I know.' Not used in informal speech.
Spanish: en la medida en quePortuguese (BR): na medida em quePortuguese (PT): na medida em queChinese (Simplified): 在...范围内 - 只要Chinese (Traditional): 在...範圍內 - 只要Hindi: जहाँ तकArabic: بقدر ماBengali: যতদূর - যতটুকুRussian: поскольку - насколькоJapanese: 〜する限りVietnamese: trong chừng mực - trong phạm viKorean: 하는 한Turkish: -dığı ölçüde - kadarUrdu: جہاں تک - جس حد تکIndonesian: sejauh - selama
Example Sentences
Insofar as I can tell, the answer is correct.
basic
The plan works insofar as everyone follows the rules.
basic
You can help insofar as you are able.
basic
He’s telling the truth, insofar as I know.
natural
The law applies insofar as the situation fits the description.
natural
Insofar as it makes sense, I agree with your idea.
natural