as far as

Speech parts

1. as far as - Preposition

2. as far as - Conjunction

3. as far as - Phrase

Meaning

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as,‎ far,‎ as.
as far as the eye can see

To the degree or extent that.
As far as the financing is concerned, there will be no problems.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as,‎ far,‎ as.
as far as the next town

(sometimes proscribed; see usage note) With respect to; as relates to.
As far as financing, there will be no problems.

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Examples

Let us go singing as far as we go: the road will be less tedious. Virgil

We were made for good works (cf. Phil. 1:11) to the glory and praise of our Maker, and to imitate God as far as might be. Gregory of Nazianzus

The secret of happiness is this: let your interests be as wide as possible, and let your reactions to the things and persons that interest you be as far as possible friendly rather than hostile. Bertrand Russell

Pride goes only as far as one can spit. African Congo Proverb

Go as far as you can see, and when you get there you'll see further. Persian Proverb

Stretch your hands as far as they reach, grab all you can grab. Yoruba Proverb

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