As far as I know
Example: As far as I know, the meeting starts at nine.
Definition
"As far as I know" is an expression used to indicate that the information one is providing is based on their current knowledge or understanding, implying a degree of uncertainty or limitation in what is known.
Etymology
The phrase "as far as I know" originates from the combination of the comparative phrase "as far as," meaning to the extent of, and "I know," referring to the speaker's knowledge. It has been used in English for centuries to politely qualify statements.
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"As far as I know" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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