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Meanings of insofar in English

To the degree or extent that.

Synonyms
Examples for "in so far"
Examples for "in so far"
1
This is not the case in so far as Ireland is concerned.
The Irish Times
2
Full regulation Gaelic footie rules, in so far as they exist, apply.
The Irish Times
3
It is Pinckney; Adams only in so far as he is useful.
The Conqueror: Being the True and Romantic Story of Alexander Ha...
4
Of all of those, only nine ships were linked in so far.
Earth strike: star carrier: book one
5
The only app that's really drawn me in so far is Spotify.
Wired
1
Progress on problem loans was far from adequate so far, he said.
The Irish Times
2
Separately, Li said Geely's car sales look good so far this year.
Reuters
3
This brings to 41 the number of cases so far this year.
The Irish Times
4
Continued EU funding is therefore necessary to consolidate progress so far made.
The Irish Times
5
However, she has so far said the government will not get involved.
The Guardian
1
It is, to that extent, similar to the situation of female politicians.
The Guardian
2
Bethanne and I are not involved to that extent, Rashid said coldly.
Accidentally the sheikh's wife
3
The tales about Rockham alone would have sharpened her to that extent.
Miss Pat at Artemis Lodge
4
The school has grown in that time, but not to that extent.
Radio NZ
5
So, to that extent, these two politicians are making a correct judgment.
The Guardian
1
And then you are weakened to that degree that nothing worries you.
The Recreations of a Country Parson
2
She trembled to that degree that she could hardly hold her fork.
L'Assommoir
3
We are hated to that degree, that no one speaks to us.
The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I.
4
Every time a boatload withdrew, our defense was weakened to that degree.
The forgotten soldier
5
And to that degree, one understands I suppose the fix he's in.
The Guardian
Usage of insofar in English
1
We didn't have any particular plan insofar as the match was concerned.
The Irish Times
2
Ideas had value only insofar as they could be put to use.
The new yorker
3
The city is under martial law, insofar as we can enforce it.
The Reality Dysfunction
4
I suppose this week's been good insofar as no one has resigned.
Radio NZ
5
Still, Iowa was useful insofar as it put one idea to rest.
The Irish Times
6
I was a feminist - insofar as I knew what one was.
The Guardian
7
But science is only directly useful insofar as it leads to new technologies.
Wired
8
It was hand-drawn, insofar as the term meant much given modern drafting equipment.
Torch of Freedom
9
I wanted to share my memories insofar as I was able.
Caleb's crossing
10
This was surprising insofar as this was one of the game's main draws.
Wired
11
I will help you only insofar as it serves that end.
Quicksilver
12
I can't say, insofar as it goes, that I would disagree.
The rebels of ireland: the dublin saga
13
In fact, there was no real command, insofar as Brother Candle could see.
Surrender to the will of the night
14
And I was alone in this hospital, insofar as fellow casualties were concerned.
Internecine
15
And insofar as you can accept what you find in it.'
Shadowland
16
The data I'm providing is only valuable insofar as I'm acting freely, naturally.
Up in the air
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Insofar through the time
Insofar across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Rare