Definitions

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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“We do not expect the increased borrowing to reflect negatively on Thailand’s sovereign credit rating, insofar as effective fiscal stimulus will boost GDP,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

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

Briefly he outlined to the lawyer the situation insofar as he understood it, and asked Hirsshorn what his initial and instinctive gut reaction was.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols