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furthest

adverb or adjective

fur·​thest ˈfər-t͟həst How to pronounce furthest (audio)
Synonyms of furthestnext

Examples of furthest in a Sentence

this belongs in the aisle furthest from the cash registers
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This player, furthest away from the ball, was spare. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025 Sometimes the best couples costumes are the ones that stray furthest from convention. Emma Specter, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2025 If using a regular camera, photography experts have recommended using a wide-angle lens, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting. Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Powell addresses Trump's tariffs Officials' job is to contain inflation In that event, Fed Chair Jerome Powell has said the Fed would assess which goal – stable prices or maximum employment – is furthest away and prioritize achieving it. Paul Davidson, USA Today, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for furthest

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of furthest was in the 14th century

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“Furthest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furthest. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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furthest

adverb or adjective
fur·​thest ˈfər-t͟həst How to pronounce furthest (audio)

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