how far

phrase

: to what extent, degree, or distance
didn't know how far to trust them

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The defeat exposed just how far a program with talented players still has to go. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 The irony underscores how far Europe has fallen behind the United States and China in the AI race. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 In the end, the ruling could also determine how far those providers can go in rejecting nondiscrimination rules. — Preston Green Iii, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 Now, details on how far along Fiat's gotten with making this a reality are slim. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for how far

Word History

First Known Use

1527, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of how far was in 1527

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“How far.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how%20far. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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