insofar

[in-suh-fahr, -soh-] / ˌɪn səˈfɑr, -soʊ- /

ADVERB

to such an extent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inasmuch as

STRONG

as considering

WEAK

because seeing that since taking into account while

Example Sentences

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On the other hand, insofar as inflation expectations can reset higher in response to commodity price shocks, the Fed might need to engage in tightening that they would otherwise look to avoid.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Finally, insofar as Kagan cited to legislative history, she did so only briefly and in a footnote.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

When I took their pictures, they hadn't been to Hamburg, insofar as I knew...

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

This is positive for other countries insofar as cheaper Chinese goods boost purchasing power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

My plan, insofar as I had one, was to go to university to be a computer programmer, but we couldn’t afford the tuition.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah