So far as possible Meaning in English
expression
ˈsoʊ/ /ˈfɑɹ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈpɑsəbəɫ
SOH FAR az PAH-suh-buhl
sˈəʊ/ /fˈɑː/ /ˈæs/ /pˈɒsəbəl
sOH FAH az POS-uh-buhl
Definition
Means 'as much as possible' or 'to the extent possible'—you use it to say that something should be done if circumstances allow.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and common in written English, especially instructions or official statements. Can be replaced by 'as far as possible' or 'as much as possible.' Usually precedes instructions, e.g., 'Please recycle, so far as possible.'
Spanish: en la medida de lo posiblePortuguese (BR): na medida do possívelPortuguese (PT): na medida do possívelChinese (Simplified): 在可能的范围内 - 尽可能Chinese (Traditional): 在可能的範圍內 - 盡可能Hindi: जहाँ तक संभव होArabic: قدر الإمكانBengali: যতদূর সম্ভব - যতটা সম্ভবRussian: насколько возможно - по мере возможностиJapanese: できる限り - 可能な限りVietnamese: trong khả năng có thể - càng nhiều càng tốtKorean: 가능한 한 - 되도록Turkish: olabildiğince - mümkün olduğu kadarUrdu: جتنا ممکن ہو سکے - حتی المقدورIndonesian: sebisa mungkin - sejauh mungkin
Example Sentences
Please fill out the form so far as possible.
basic
We will help you so far as possible.
basic
Keep the room clean so far as possible.
basic
Everyone should arrive on time, so far as possible.
natural
We should use public transport so far as possible to reduce pollution.
natural
Try to avoid plastic, so far as possible.
natural