Vocapedia
Log inTry for Free
Log in

Looking up...

Words

  • Words of the Year
  • Recent Lookups
  • My Dictionary

Languages

  • English
  • Vietnamese
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Korean
  • German

Features

  • Words of the Year
  • My Collections List
  • Reviews
  • Learning Resources
  • Community Collections

Learn

  • How It Works
  • Study Guides
  • Language Tips
  • FAQ
  • Getting Started
  • For Individuals
  • For Teachers

Community

  • Forum
  • Blog
  • Help Center
  • Partnerships

About

  • About Vocapedia
  • Contact Us
  • Feedback

Legal

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Accessibility
  • GDPR Compliance
© 2026 Vocapedia. All rights reserved.

thus far

/ðʌs fɑr/
adverbial phrase★Intermediate— up to now
formalinformal

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.

Collocations

thus farup to nowso fara more casual alternative

Synonyms

so farup to nowuntil nowto date

Antonyms

from now onhereafterin the future

Related Phrases

so farphrase
a more casual alternative to 'thus far'
to datephrase
a formal alternative to 'thus far'

💡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.

Word Breakdown

thus
in this way
adverb
+
far
to a great distance or extent
adverb
English Dictionary

Learning Progress

Track your learning journey!

• Save words to build your vocabulary

• Monitor your daily streak

• Get personalized review reminders

• See words learned statistics

Log in to access advanced features and track your progress!

Go to Dashboard →

Recent Lookups

The most recent words being looked up. Stay up to date with what language learners are exploring.