Meaning
to restrict the scope of a statement to a particular subject or person, from their perspective
Primary Function
Limiting the topic
Communicative Purpose
to express a personal view or opinion on a specific subject without claiming universality
Pattern
as far as; is concerned
Core Structure
as far as; is concerned
Função primária
Limiting the topic
Propósito comunicativo
to express a personal view or opinion on a specific subject without claiming universality
Situações de gatilho
clarifying a personal opinion, discussing a specific case, expressing a limitation
Contextos
formal discussions, academic writing, professional emails, semi-formal conversations
Padrão
as far as; is concerned
Estrutura central
as far as; is concerned
Slots de substituição
the subject or person being referred to, often a noun or pronoun
Colocados típicos
- budget
- economy
- safety protocols
- personal experience
Substituições comuns
- In terms of
- Regarding
- With regard to
Erros comuns
omitting 'is concerned', using 'as far as it concerns'
Similar / contraste
When it comes to, In the case of, With respect to
Interferências
learners may produce 'as far as it concerns' or 'as far as this is concerned'
Família do chunk
- topic-limiting frames
- restrictive phrases
Nuance
explicitly limits the statement to the subject, often to express a personal or cautious view
Efeito pragmático
signals caution, topic management, and a personal perspective
Dica de memória
as far as I'm concerned
Nota
This chunk is typically used to introduce a specific perspective or opinion on a particular subject, limiting the scope of the discussion to that subject.
Upgrade path
from 'about' to 'regarding' to 'as far as ... is concerned'
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