insofar

[in-suh-fahr, -soh-]

adverb

1. to such an extent (usually followed byas ).

   I will do the work insofar as I am able.

Word History and Origins

Origin of insofar¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; originally phrase in so far

Example Sentences

“The administration will abide by the ruling insofar as it affects the covered parties,” he said, “but there are also many options the president has to deploy federal resources under the U.S. military to Portland.”

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A look back offers some clues, though it should be said no two election cycles are alike and the past is only illuminating insofar as it casts light on certain patterns.

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She argues that the framers’ intentions, insofar as we can pin them down, can’t account for where we are now: “God” and “slavery” and “woman” are not mentioned in the original document.

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Yes, all of these things are possible, insofar as they are conceivable.

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“We don't want to police speech insofar as it chills it,” Unger said.

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Related Words

• inasmuch as