adv. phr. 1. To the degree or amount that; according to what, how much, or how far. John did a good job as far as he went, but he did not finish it. So far as the weather is concerned, I do not think it matters. As far as he was concerned, things were going well. 2. To the extent that; within the limit that. He has no brothers so far as I know.
Compare: FOR ALL 2 .