Defining when a statement applies · Using at present and so far

Using at present and so far in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Using at present and so far.

To some extent, with the exception of and in principle can limit a generalisation. State the actual limitation rather than adding vague qualifications.

Context: Defining when a statement applies. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

So far, the trial has produced fewer support requests than the previous arrangement.

حتى الآن، نتج عن التجربة عدد أقل من طلبات الدعم مقارنة بالترتيب السابق.

The phrase "so far" matters because the busiest period has not yet begun.

عبارة «حتى الآن» مهمة لأن الفترة الأكثر ازدحامًا لم تبدأ بعد.

At present, the available evidence supports continuing the trial rather than expanding it immediately.

حاليًا، تدعم الأدلة المتاحة استمرار التجربة بدلًا من توسيعها فورًا.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: So far, the trial has produced fewer support requests than the previous arrangement.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: حاليًا، تدعم الأدلة المتاحة استمرار التجربة بدلًا من توسيعها فورًا.