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furthest

American  
[fur-thist] / ˈfɜr ðɪst /

adjective

  1. farthest.

furthest British  
/ ˈfɜːðɪst /

adverb

  1. to the greatest degree or extent

  2. to or at the greatest distance in time or space; farthest

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adjective

  1. most distant or remote in time or space; farthest

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

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They were the first crew to be the furthest from the Earth, breaking Apollo XIII’s record.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

According to NASA's tally, the team -- which broke the record for the furthest distance from Earth during their flyby -- reported a total of six meteorite impacts on the lunar surface.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Now it was time to unleash probably the furthest drive ever seen on Sawgrass' closing hole.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Brin’s alleged new dwelling sits at the end of the island that is furthest away from these bridges, offering spectacular views of La Gorce and Normandy Isle.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

“This is the furthest I’ve ever gotten, Scoob-a-doob.”

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

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