(adv) to the degree or extent that, Syn. in so far, to that extent, to that degree, so far, Example:insofar as it can be ascertained, the horse lung is comparable to that of man; so far as it is reasonably practical he should practice restraint
n.; pl.Sofas [ Ar. soffah, from saffa to dispose in order: cf. F. sofa, It. sofà. ] A long seat, usually with a cushioned bottom, back, and ends; -- much used as a comfortable piece of furniture. [ 1913 Webster ]
Let fall the curtains, wheel the sofa round. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
Sofa bed, a sofa so contrived that it may be extended to form a bed; -- called also sofa bedstead. [ 1913 Webster ]