As far as possible Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈfɑɹ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈpɑsəbəɫ

AZ FAR-az PAH-suh-buhl

UK

ˈæs/ /fˈɑː/ /ˈæs/ /pˈɒsəbəl

AZ FAH-raz POSS-uh-buhl

Definition

Used to say 'to the greatest extent possible' or 'as much as can be done,' often when something can't be done completely.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both formal and informal English, especially in instructions, advice, or requests. Close in meaning to 'as much as possible.' Often used at the start or end of a sentence.

• Spanish: en la medida de lo posible - lo más posible
• Portuguese (BR): tanto quanto possível - o máximo possível
• Portuguese (PT): tanto quanto possível - o mais possível
• Chinese (Simplified): 尽可能
• Chinese (Traditional): 盡可能
• Hindi: जहाँ तक संभव हो
• Arabic: قدر الإمكان
• Bengali: যতটা সম্ভব
• Russian: насколько возможно
• Japanese: できるだけ
• Vietnamese: trong phạm vi có thể - càng nhiều càng tốt
• Korean: 가능한 한
• Turkish: olabildiğince
• Urdu: جتنا ممکن ہو
• Indonesian: sebisa mungkin

Example Sentences

Please finish the project as far as possible by Friday.

basic

We try to recycle as far as possible.

basic

Follow the instructions as far as possible.

basic

I’ll help you as far as possible, but I have a busy week.

natural

Keep the answers short as far as possible during the meeting.

natural

We’ll get there on time as far as possible, but the traffic is hard to predict.

natural