as far as

preposition
UK: /æz ˈfɑːr æz/
US: /æz ˈfɑːr æz/

  1. To the extent or degree of something; within the limits of.

    1. As far as I know, he is a good man. [ ] [ ]
    2. As far as I'm concerned, you can do whatever you think it will be helpful. [ ] [ ]

  2. Referring to the range or scope of one's knowledge or information.

    1. As far as the eye can see, there are trees. [ ] [ ]
    2. As far as my information goes, the deal has already been finalized. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to indicate a destination or limit of movement.

    1. We drove as far as the river. [ ] [ ]
    2. They walked as far as the old oak tree before turning back home. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

regarding concerning as regards insofar as
as far as conjunction

  1. Considering or regarding something from a particular viewpoint or perspective.

    1. As far as money is concerned, we have enough. [ ] [ ]
    2. As far as security is concerned, the new system is much better than the old. [ ] [ ]
as far as idiom

  1. Used to express agreement or acceptance, often with a slight reservation.

    1. As far as that goes, I agree with you. [ ] [ ]
    2. As far as the plan goes, it seems fine, but the budget needs work. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "as far as" in English means: To the extent or degree of something; within the limits of., Referring to the range or scope of one's knowledge or information., Used to indicate a destination or limit of movement..

The phonetic transcription of "as far as" is /æz ˈfɑːr æz/ in British English and /æz ˈfɑːr æz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "as far as": regarding, concerning, as regards, insofar as.

Example usage of "as far as": "As far as I know, he is a good man.". More examples on the page.