Synonyms

as far as

Idioms

Also, so far as. To the extent, degree, or amount that. This phrase alone is always used to modify a verb, as in As far as I can tell it's an authentic antique, or It's a good job as far as it goes, but it may need more work, or James said that, so far as he can remember, he's never met Mike. [c. 1300] Also see the subsequent idioms beginning with as far as.

Example Sentences

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As far as undying devotion went, she was number one.

From Literature

No vegetables as far as the eye could see.

From Literature

Waiting for the upload was part of the simulation training protocol, although it seemed redundant since as far as I knew, one had never failed to upload.

From Literature

I peered over his shoulder at the battle that was spread across fields and hills as far as my eyes could see.

From Literature

“As far as we can tell there really isn’t any. The professors all go to bed, and the only one you have to worry about is Callaway, and half the time he’s raiding the kitchen for cookies and the worst thing he’ll do is share with you.”

From Literature

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