furthest

adverb or adjective

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

Examples of furthest in a Sentence

this belongs in the aisle furthest from the cash registers
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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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furthest

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

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