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so far this month vs this month so far

Both "so far this month" and "this month so far" are correct and usable in English. They have the same meaning and can often be used interchangeably.
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so far this month

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to the time period from the beginning of the month up to the present moment.

Examples:

  • So far this month, we have had a lot of rainy days.
  • I have read three books so far this month.
  • That question fell because of lack of time to ask it, as was the case with 105 out of 120 questions tabled by Members so far this month.
  • So far (18 months on) the Commission has not given the European Parliament any information about how this complaint is being dealt with.
  • So far, six months later, neither the Council nor the Commission, despite having been requested to do so by all the parliamentary groups, has not dignified the European Parliament with any reply.
  • First time we ever tried it. We'll try to get it better later but 12 months so far.
  • D. whereas in November 2011 dozens of civilians are reportedly killed every day, therefore being the deadliest month so far with almost 1000 people killed in gun battles, raids and other forms of violence;
  • You know, another murder happened not too far from here last month.
  • You've come very far in a few months.
  • 36 months is far too large period before this Directive comes into force.
  • All belonging to female customers, dating as far back as six months ago.
  • That meant that grain could be traded across tremendous distances, and even across time - as far forward as 18 months into the future.
  • So far this year, the Court has had over 6000 visitors.
  • Hobbs has been 3 for 6 so far this season.
  • We've had eight so far this week.
  • So far this year, we've already had 50.
  • I wouldn't have got so far this thing without you.
  • So far this doesn't follow any of his patterns.
  • But so far this one was the most difficult.
  • Now, so far this gang seems to be confining its robberies to our precinct.
  • So far this problem has been less than adequately discussed in the accession negotiations.
  • So far this suggestion has not been heeded by the government.

Alternatives:

  • up to now this month
  • until now this month
  • this month up to this point

this month so far

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to the time period from the beginning of the month up to the present moment.

Examples:

  • This month so far, I have been very busy with work.
  • I have only been to the gym twice this month so far.
  • First time we ever tried it. We'll try to get it better later but 12 months so far.
  • That question fell because of lack of time to ask it, as was the case with 105 out of 120 questions tabled by Members so far this month.
  • D. whereas in November 2011 dozens of civilians are reportedly killed every day, therefore being the deadliest month so far with almost 1000 people killed in gun battles, raids and other forms of violence;
  • I mean, it's only been a month, but so far...
  • 36 months is far too large period before this Directive comes into force.
  • Two months, as far as I know.
  • Mr. LaVere buried the body in a dirt lot near Douglas Park six months ago, far from prying eyes.
  • Lastly, with regard to procedures, the examination process takes six months, which is far too long.
  • Not two months later and not far away, another child went missing.
  • They may be prolonged up to a maximum of six months, as far as necessary for the conservation of living aquatic resources, by a decision taken in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30(2).
  • Seasonal workers (precarious) are those employees who are employed for less than 8 months. As far as known the text also includes a differentiation of social and national groups.
  • They're only less than two months old, but far more sophisticated and independent than humans 20 times their age.
  • Now that l've been here many months it has become far more than that because l've met the people of Siam, and I'm learning to understand them.
  • The proposals that I intend to present will of course take into account the various comments, contributions and discussions that have taken place over the last few months, as far as that is possible and as far as it can be reconciled with the objectives for reform.
  • They shall not exceed three weeks in duration. They may be prolonged up to a maximum of six months, as far as necessary for the conservation of living aquatic resources, by a decision taken in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30(2).
  • As he was totally innocent he was acquitted on appeal, but not before suffering the horrendous ordeal of months in prison far from his family and the permanent loss of his job.
  • I urge the Council to approve this directive this month so that it will pass at first reading.
  • So far as training is concerned, which, as Mr Harbour knows, is fundamental to the kind of changes that we want to achieve, the comprehensive programme of training for all managers in the Commission which should continue over two years commences this month.
  • Unfortunately, you won't be able... to explain away your death on the 28th of this month so easily... with my prediction of it at this moment.
  • From what we can tell so far, she has about four to six months.

Alternatives:

  • up to now this month
  • until now this month
  • this month up to this point

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