sofar

1 of 2

noun

so·far ˈsō-ˌfär

Synonyms of sofar

: a system for locating an underwater explosion at sea by triangulation

so far

2 of 2

phrase

: to a certain extent, degree, or distance

when the water rose so far, we fled

: up to the present

has written one novel so far

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The Fed chairman, who took office in May for a four-year term, has so far shared very little commentary on the state of the economy or policy outlook. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Almost 50 homes and other structures have been destroyed so far; there have been several injuries, and one of Tibbetts’s neighbors lost 20 German shepherds. — Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026 That’s what being mean to Heather is like and, so far this season, that is the only meal we’ve been served. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 Here's what scientists currently know so far, and where the hype may be getting ahead of the evidence. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofar

Word History

Etymology

Noun

sound fixing and ranging

First Known Use

Noun

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sofar was in 1946

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