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insofar
[ in-suh-fahr, -soh- ]
/ ˌɪn səˈfɑr, -soʊ- /
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adverb
to such an extent (usually followed by as): I will do the work insofar as I am able.
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Origin of insofar
First recorded in 1590–1600; originally phrase in so far
Words nearby insofar
insistent, in situ, insnare, insobriety, insociable, insofar, in so far as, insol., insolate, insolation, insole
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