adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   To such a degree or extent. not-comparable

   "The plan was successful, insofar as it saved money."

2. 2
   Insofar as. not-comparable

Adverb

1. 1
   to the degree or extent that wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

in so farin so far asso farthat degreeto that degreeto that extent

Example

More examples

"Insofar as we know, he is guilty."

Etymology

By surface analysis, in + so + far.

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