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Could you tell me if there is any difference between now and so far when used in the present perfect? For example:

I've been to four foreign countries now.

I've been to four foreign countries so far.

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"I've been to four foreign countries now." -> Means that as of now (i.e. starting at this moment), you have been to four foreign countries. This implies that you just visited a foreign country.

"I've been to four foreign countries so far." -> Means that you have been to four foreign countries in your lifetime (i.e. you did not necessarily just visit a foreign country).

In both cases, it would be more natural to start with "So far, ..."/ "Now, ..."

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