  Far as I KnowIn Appalachian and Southern speech, "far as I know" means "as far as I know" - to the best of my knowledge, with some certainty but room for error. Outsiders sometimes hear it as "for as I know." Hillbilly Dude Says...  This probably sounds like I'm saying 'fours I know,' but I do say it all the time. And it's common around here. Pronunciation[FAR az AH NO] Meaning & Usage- To the best of my knowledge, with some certainty (phrase)
Mae:
He still workin’ at the plant?
Earl:
Far as I know, yeah.other spellings: as far as I know, for as I know, for's I know, best I know, to my knowledge, and far’s I know ★ "Far as I know" carries more certainty than "far as I can tell." It’s based on knowledge, not just observation - though it still leaves a little wiggle room. ★ OriginFrom standard English "as far as I know." In Appalachian and Southern speech, the clipped form "far as I know" became the everyday version, with "for as I know" sometimes heard by outsiders. NotesCommon in Appalachian and Southern speech, though the phrase is recognized nationally. The clipped version feels natural in regional talk, while the full "as far as I know" is more standard elsewhere. Say It Like a SouthernerSaid plain: "far as I know." Quick, with the first "as" dropped. | About We are a growing field guide to culture, speech, memory, and meaning - rooted in Appalachia, but wide as the world. Read more... |
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