So far
Example: So far, we have finished three chapters of the book.
Definition
"So far" is an adverbial phrase used to indicate the extent or progress reached up to the present moment, often implying that more may follow. For example, in "So far, we have finished three chapters," it expresses what has been completed until now.
Etymology
The phrase "so far" originates from Old English roots where 'so' meant 'in this way' and 'far' referred to distance or extent. Together, they formed a phrase to describe how much or how long something has proceeded. Did you know? This simple phrase has been used for centuries to mark progress or limits in time or space.
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"So far" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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