farthest
pronunciation
How to pronounce farthest in British English:
UK [ˈfɑːðɪst]
How to pronounce farthest in American English:
US [ˈfɑːrðɪst]
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- Adjective:
- most distant or remote
- (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
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- Adverb:
- to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)
- to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense)
Word Origin
- farthest (adj.)
- "most distant or remote," late 14c., superlative of far.
Example
- 1. The farthest place ted had travelled to was chicago .
- 2. Farthest cell phone throw by an individual ( page 265 )
- 3. It sprang over the snake 's head in a single frantic leap and shot to the farthest corner of the terrarium , where it began to emit a series of birdlike cries , all the while fastening its inflamed eyes on the white hovering face of gerard .
- 4. This oceanside park is located at the farthest tip of gaspe peninsula in canada .
- 5. So just how far are these farthest reaches of the universe said to be ?