farthest

American  

[fahr-thist] / ˈfɑr ðɪst /

adjective

1. most distant or remote.

2. most extended; longest.

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adverb

1. at or to the greatest distance.

2. at or to the most advanced point.

3. at or to the greatest degree or extent.

farthest British  

/ ˈfɑːðɪst /

adverb

1. to or at the greatest distance in space or time

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adjective

1. most distant in space or time

2. most extended

Etymology

Origin of farthest

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English ferthest; originally variant of furthest, superlative of further

Example Sentences

Ammonite was found in a far-away region of our Solar System where Neptune, the planet farthest from the Sun, has little gravitational influence.

From Space Scoop

Just as in the 100, Richardson ran the 200 from the farthest outside lane, with all competitors to her left.

From Los Angeles Times

It represents one of the farthest objects the unaided human eye can see in the universe.

From National Geographic

“Is that the farthest we can push them away?”

From Seattle Times

Layer half the turkey over each tortilla, leaving about ¼ of the tortilla on the side farthest away from you empty.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• furthest