So far Meaning in English
expression
ˈsoʊ/ /ˈfɑɹ
SOH FAR
sˈəʊ/ /fˈɑː
SOH FAH
Definition
Up to this point in time or until now; used to describe what has happened or been true from the beginning until the present moment.
Usage & Nuances
'So far' is informal and usually appears at the start or end of a sentence. Often used with present perfect tense ('have done so far'). Not the same as 'so far as' ('as far as').
Spanish: hasta ahora - hasta el momentoPortuguese (BR): até agora - até o momentoPortuguese (PT): até agora - até ao momentoChinese (Simplified): 到目前为止Chinese (Traditional): 到目前為止Hindi: अब तकArabic: حتى الآنBengali: এখন পর্যন্ত - এতদূরRussian: пока - до сих порJapanese: 今のところ - これまでVietnamese: cho đến nay - cho đến bây giờKorean: 지금까지 - 현재까지Turkish: şu ana kadar - şimdiye kadarUrdu: اب تک - ابھی تکIndonesian: sejauh ini - sampai sekarang
Example Sentences
So far, everything is going well.
basic
I have finished three books so far.
basic
No one has called me so far today.
basic
How do you like your new job so far?
natural
That's the best idea we've had so far!
natural
So far, nobody has complained about the new system.
natural