farthest
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1far·thest

adjective \ˈfär-thəst\

Definition of FARTHEST

: most distant especially in space or time <the farthest frontier> <the seat farthest from the door>

Examples of FARTHEST

  1. the farthest reaches of space
  2. <for privacy and quiet, we requested a hotel room that was farthest from the elevator>

First Known Use of FARTHEST

14th century

2farthest

adverb

Definition of FARTHEST

1
: to or at the greatest distance in space or time <who can jump the farthest>
2
: to the most advanced point <goes farthest toward answering the question>
3
: by the greatest degree or extent : most <the painting farthest removed from reality>

Examples of FARTHEST

  1. He chose the seat farthest from the door.
  2. We had a contest to see who could hit a golf ball the farthest.
  3. This plan goes farthest toward achieving our goal.
  4. Of all the paintings, this one is the farthest removed from reality.

First Known Use of FARTHEST

15th century

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