as far as

1. Also, so far as. To the extent, degree, or amount that. This phrase alone is always used to modify a verb, as in As far as I can tell it's an authentic antique, or It's a good job as far as it goes, but it may need more work, or James said that, so far as he can remember, he's never met Mike. [c. 1300] Also see the subsequent idioms beginning with as far as.

Example Sentences

We get as far as the church of San Nicolás.

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Blakestad, who has hunted for gold as far as Mali and Ghana—and is famed for his role in the discovery of one of the U.S.’s largest gold mines—is leading the company’s Alaska exploration efforts.

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Mahmood is unlikely to go as far as Denmark when she announces the UK's replacement rules for family reunions, but it seems likely that she will take steps along a more restrictive route.

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As far as Lola Petticrew is concerned, everyone's welcome.

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“We want to ride this bull as far as it will take us.”

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