so far as

To the extent

So far as sets a limit on the scope of a statement—what follows applies only within certain bounds: So far as I know, she's still in London.

It works identically to "as far as" and "insofar as," marking the extent to which something is true or relevant: So far as the evidence shows, he acted alone.

extent

distance

Space between two points

limit · degree · point · stretch · measure · length · boundary · threshold · horizon · parameters

condition

provided

Supplied or given

insofar · inasmuch · contingent · dependent · conditional · qualified · provisionally · subject · granted · premised

knowledge

aware

Having knowledge of

tell · recall · remember · determine · ascertain · gather · informed · cognizant · certain · sure

Opposites
scope limitation

so far aswithout limit

Having no restriction

absolutely · completely · unconditionally · entirely · totally

epistemic certainty

so far ascertainly

Without any doubt

definitely · undoubtedly · without question · beyond doubt · assuredly

Family

far, faraway, farther, farthest, farness

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