farthest
Americanadjective
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most distant or remote.
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most extended; longest.
adverb
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at or to the greatest distance.
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at or to the most advanced point.
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at or to the greatest degree or extent.
adverb
adjective
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most distant in space or time
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most extended
Etymology
Origin of farthest
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English ferthest; originally variant of furthest, superlative of further
Example Sentences
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Some of the smallest fragments, known as cryptotephra, travel the farthest distances.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
"While many of you may view this indictment and view this matter as a simple investigation, it is the farthest thing from that," FBI Director Kash Patel said at a press conference.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
“It’s one of our largest and strongest markets, but it’s the one that’s the farthest away from our production base,” Fares said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Shortly after, the crew members will reach their farthest point from Earth at roughly 252,760 miles.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Still can’t see much, but enough to make out the farthest wall.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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