Definition of farthest
: most distant especially in space or time the farthest frontier the seat farthest from the door
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Examples of farthest in a Sentence
the farthest reaches of space
for privacy and quiet, we requested a hotel room that was farthest from the elevator
Recent Examples of farthest from the Web
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The story goes that some guests at Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in 1773 were seeing who could throw an iron bar the farthest.
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The Pacific species was generally more warty, with its farthest arm wart from the body extending further out along the arm than was found on its Atlantic cousin.
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It’s being developed openly, and because of that, Mustard said this title is the farthest out.
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The tire fire is still smoldering at the Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex despite new coach P.J. Fleck shouldering a half-mile of line from the farthest hydrant.
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First Known Use of farthest
14th century
farthest
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 in a Sentence
He chose the seat farthest from the door.
We had a contest to see who could hit a golf ball the farthest.
This plan goes farthest toward achieving our goal.
Of all the paintings, this one is the farthest removed from reality.
First Known Use of farthest
15th century
FARTHEST Defined for English Language Learners
farthest
playDefinition of farthest for English Language Learners
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: most distant in space or time
farthest
Definition of farthest for English Language Learners
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: to or at the greatest distance in space or time
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: to the most advanced point
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: by the greatest degree or extent
FARTHEST Defined for Kids
Definition of farthest for Students
: most distant the farthest end of the beach
Definition of farthest for Students
1 : to or at the greatest distance in space or time She ran farthest.
2 : to the most advanced point
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