thus far
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Definition
Adverb: Up to the present moment or point in time; until now.
Usage
"Thus far" is used to describe a situation, action, or state that has continued or been true up to the current point in time. It is often used in formal or written contexts to summarize progress or results up to the present. It is synonymous with "so far" or "up to now."
Examples
- The research has, thus far, yielded promising results.
- Thus far, we have received no complaints about the new policy.
- The team has won all of its games thus far this season.
- He has not provided any evidence thus far.
Advanced Usage
- "Thus far and no further": A formal or emphatic way to set a limit, meaning "up to this point and not beyond."
- We are willing to negotiate, but thus far and no further.
Variants and Related Words
- So far (adv.): A more common and less formal synonym for "thus far."
- Hitherto (adv., formal): Until now or until the point in time under discussion.
- Up to now (adv. phrase): A direct and common synonym.
Synonyms
- So far
- Up to now
- Hitherto
- Until now
- As yet
- To date
Related Phrases
- As of yet: Used, often in negative contexts, to mean "up to the present time."
- We have had no success as of yet.
Adverb
- used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
- So far he hasn't called
- the sun isn't up yet