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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Since the start of the year, the Nifty Bank index has declined more than 4% so far this year, while the Nifty IT index is down nearly 18%. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Just one branch of an Egyptian bank in the United Arab Emirates has been targeted so far. — Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 In August, the health board designated a $250,000 fund for rat abatement — so far the only public money specifically earmarked to combat the nuisance in the state. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026 Who all has driven the V-One, and what’s their feedback so far? — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 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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