thus far
Thus far, the project has been successful.
This means the project has been successful up to this point in time.
up to the present time; so far
The team has completed three milestones thus far.
The team has completed three milestones up to now.
Thus far, the results are promising.
So far, the results are encouraging.
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to progress or events up to the current point in time.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
'Thus far' is slightly more formal than 'so far' but both are interchangeable in most contexts.
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Use 'thus far' to refer to progress or events up to the present time, not to indicate physical distance.
Word Origin
The phrase 'thus far' combines 'thus' (in this way) and 'far' (to a great distance or extent), originally meaning 'to this point' in time or progress.
Usage Notes
This phrase is versatile and can be used in both written and spoken English. It is often used in reports, presentations, and casual conversations to summarize progress or events up to the current moment.