Idiom:  as far as

Meaning

Idiom:  as far as

  • to the degree or extent that

Example sentences

— As far as I can see, it looks like it's a great day for a picnic.

— As far as I know, the director will return to the office at 2:00 PM. 

— As far as I can remember, his birthday is sometime at the end of June but you'll have to ask his mother for the exact date.

— As far as we're concerned, it's okay for you to work from home three days a week as long as you're available to talk on the phone or do Skype teleconferences during the day.

— As far as I've heard, he's coming into the office on Friday.

— I wouldn't go as far as saying she is the best photographer we've ever had, but she's done good work for us in the past.

— As far as we understand, the police investigated the matter and decided there wasn't enough evidence to press charges.

— The meal was decent, as far as airplane food goes.

— The flight is arriving on time as far as we know. Did you hear something else?

As far as Carlos Yulo's chances go for winning a medal, I would bet you my next paycheck he'll win gold.


Synonyms

  • to the extent that


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