furthest

adverb or adjective

fur·​thest ˈfər-t͟həst 

: farthest

Synonyms of furthest

• farthest

Examples of furthest in a Sentence

this belongs in the aisle furthest from the cash registers

Recent Examples on the Web

Right now, the rings furthest from the planet are disintegrating and drifting into space. — David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026

Lower-performing students have fallen furthest, widening the gap between the highest and lowest achievers. — Ariel Kalil, Washington Post, 23 June 2026

Ashley is the furthest removed from the core circle, not a Rhode Island native, and has been entirely outside the central conflicts. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026

Building proprietary silicon takes years of engineering iteration before a company reaches anything close to self-sufficiency, and the clearest proof is the company furthest along. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing furthest

• furthest thing from my mind
• the furthest thing from someone's mind

Kids Definition

furthest

adverb or adjective

fur·​thest ˈfər-t͟həst 

: farthest