furthest

adverb or adjective

fur·​thest ˈfər-t͟həst 

: farthest

Synonyms

• extreme
• farthermost
• farthest
• furthermost
• outermost
• outmost
• remotest
• ultimate
• utmost

Examples of furthest in a Sentence

this belongs in the aisle furthest from the cash registers

Recent Examples on the Web

What’s The Best Way To Photograph The Northern Lights? With a regular camera, photography experts told National Geographic that a wide-angle lens, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting is recommended. —Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

For those using a camera, experts recommend opting for a wide-angle lens with an aperture of f/4 or lower and setting the focus to the furthest possible setting to capture the full brilliance of the auroras. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 June 2025

For those with more advanced gear, experts recommend using a wide-angle lens with an aperture of f/4 or lower, setting the focus to the furthest possible to do the scene justice. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 May 2025

Thanks to its larger pack, the Excellence AWD goes furthest of all, at 312 miles. —James Morris, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing furthest

• the furthest thing from someone's mind

Kids Definition

furthest

adverb or adjective

fur·​thest ˈfər-t͟həst 

: farthest