farthest

[ fahr-thist ]

adjective

1. most distant or remote.
2. most extended; longest.

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

/ ˈfɑːðɪst /

adverb

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

adjective

1. most distant in space or time
2. most extended

Word History and Origins

Origin of farthest¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of farthest¹

C14 ferthest , from ferther further

Example Sentences

Wildfires and hurricanes raged through states that lagged farthest behind on the count, displacing residents and eating up crucial time.

From Washington Post

Parts farthest from the equator look much bigger than they really are.

From Science News For Students

Flett suggests packing the heaviest items closest to your seat and the lightest items farthest away.

From Outside Online

Precincts farthest from the coast carried the height limit removal to victory instead.

From Voice of San Diego

Here are five alternative places we should study in greater detail, from the nearest to farthest.

From MIT Technology Review

Farthest out on the other arm were the chiefs of Throndhjem, and to them likewise was a large and goodly host.

From Project Gutenberg

Farthest away in the West, as near the western sea as mountains can stand, are the Cascades.

From Project Gutenberg

Farthest to the north lies the province of Nueva Segovia, which is administered by Dominican friars.

From Project Gutenberg

It resides in the land realm of the Farthest North and also throughout the West upon high mountain-tops.

From Project Gutenberg

Lowest place Is that of all, obscurest, and remov'd Farthest from heav'n's all-circling orb.

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Related Words

• furthest