Good options include “As far as possible”, “To the greatest extent possible”, “To the fullest extent possible.” The best choice depends on the greatest practical amount or extent.
Choose the Phrase by Practicality and Emphasis
- As far as possible
- To the greatest extent possible
- To the fullest extent possible
- As much as you can
- As far as practicable
- Wherever possible
- Whenever possible
- To the maximum extent
- As fully as possible
- To the best of your ability
- As extensively as possible
- To the greatest degree possible
- As widely as possible
- As thoroughly as possible
- To the limit
As far as possible
“As far as possible” is a useful alternative when you want to emphasize the greatest practical amount or extent. Choose it when that nuance matches the meaning you intend.
Example: Keep the original structure as far as possible.
To the greatest extent possible
“To the greatest extent possible” is a useful alternative when you want to emphasize the greatest practical amount or extent. Choose it when that nuance matches the meaning you intend.
Example: We will use existing evidence to the greatest extent possible.
To the fullest extent possible
“To the fullest extent possible” is a useful alternative when you want to emphasize the greatest practical amount or extent. Choose it when that nuance matches the meaning you intend.
Example: The service should be accessible to the fullest extent possible.
As much as you can
“As much as you can” is a useful alternative when you want to emphasize the greatest practical amount or extent. Choose it when that nuance matches the meaning you intend.
Example: Reuse the existing materials as much as you can.
As far as practicable
“As far as practicable” is a useful alternative when you want to emphasize the greatest practical amount or extent. Choose it when that nuance matches the meaning you intend.
Example: The original timetable will be maintained as far as practicable.
Wherever possible
“Wherever possible” is a useful alternative when you want to emphasize the greatest practical amount or extent. Choose it when that nuance matches the meaning you intend.
Example: Use plain language wherever possible.
Whenever possible
“Whenever possible” is a useful alternative when you want to emphasize the greatest practical amount or extent. Choose it when that nuance matches the meaning you intend.
Example: Schedule meetings in advance whenever possible.
To the maximum extent
“To the maximum extent” is a useful alternative when you want to emphasize the greatest practical amount or extent. Choose it when that nuance matches the meaning you intend.
Example: Automate routine checks to the maximum extent allowed.
As fully as possible
“As fully as possible” is a useful alternative when you want to emphasize the greatest practical amount or extent. Choose it when that nuance matches the meaning you intend.
Example: Answer each question as fully as possible.
To the best of your ability
“To the best of your ability” is a useful alternative when you want to emphasize the greatest practical amount or extent. Choose it when that nuance matches the meaning you intend.
Example: Complete the form to the best of your ability.
As extensively as possible
“As extensively as possible” is a useful alternative when you want to emphasize the greatest practical amount or extent. Choose it when that nuance matches the meaning you intend.
Example: The records were checked as extensively as possible.
To the greatest degree possible
“To the greatest degree possible” is a useful alternative when you want to emphasize the greatest practical amount or extent. Choose it when that nuance matches the meaning you intend.
Example: The process should remain transparent to the greatest degree possible.
As widely as possible
“As widely as possible” is a useful alternative when you want to emphasize the greatest practical amount or extent. Choose it when that nuance matches the meaning you intend.
Example: Share the guidance as widely as possible.
As thoroughly as possible
“As thoroughly as possible” is a useful alternative when you want to emphasize the greatest practical amount or extent. Choose it when that nuance matches the meaning you intend.
Example: Review the evidence as thoroughly as possible.
To the limit
“To the limit” is a useful alternative when you want to emphasize the greatest practical amount or extent. Choose it when that nuance matches the meaning you intend.
Example: The team pushed the available equipment to the limit.