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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But on this day, they had to try to deliver victory in a California tiebreaker, with the ball placed on the 50-yard and the team that advanced the ball farthest after alternating plays wins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
SpaceX is the farthest along, with plans to stage a listing later this week that will be the biggest IPO in history and could make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
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
So I go out the back door past the two smokers, and what do you think is in the farthest and darkest part of the backyard?
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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