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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Campaign fundraising and endorsements Sanabria’s political campaign has raised $28,950 so far, with many donations coming from people in the real estate sector. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 Reigning La Liga champions FC Barcelona are off to a flying start in the 2026-27 season, winning all seven games played so far and scoring an astonishing 31 goals. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026 Trump has largely steered clear of political battlegrounds in his travels so far, focusing on red states and friendly crowds at a moment when Republicans worry that his unpopularity could drag down the party. — Sagar Meghani, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 There has been one report of a tree striking a house so far and the county will make sure its occupants are provided with temporary housing through the American Red Cross, Cochran-Johnson said. — AJC.com, 10 Oct. 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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