as far as

To the extent

As far as marks the limit or extent of something.

It can be spatial: We walked as far as the river.

It can mark the boundary of knowledge or relevance: As far as I know, she's still in Paris; As far as I'm concerned, the matter is closed.

The phrase often introduces a topic being addressed: As far as money goes, we're fine.

limit

boundary

Line marking a limit

end · maximum · cap · ceiling · restriction · constraint · possible · feasible · able · capable

scope

extent

Range or magnitude

  • rangeExtent of variation
  • concernTroubled interest in something
  • regardAttentive consideration given

matter · relate · apply · pertain · involve · touch · affect · encompass · cover · include

distance

mile

5,280 feet

travel · trek · horizon · destination · point · reach · extend · go · road · path

Opposites
spatial/distance extent

as far asbeyond

Farther than something

past · exceeding · surpassing · short of · without limit

degree/scope limitation

as far aswithout limit

Having no restriction

completely · in every way · irrespective of · regardless of

spatial/conceptual extent

as far asfrom

Indicating origin or source

at least · short of

Family

far, faraway, far-off, far-out, farness, far-reaching, far-flung

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