farthest

[ fahr-thist ]

adjective

1. most distant or remote.
2. most extended; longest.

adverb

1. at or to the greatest distance.
2. at or to the most advanced point.
3. at or to the greatest degree or extent.

farthest

/ ˈfɑːðɪst /

adverb

1. to or at the greatest distance in space or time

adjective

1. most distant in space or time
2. most extended

Word History and Origins

Origin of farthest¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English ferthest; originally variant of furthest, superlative of further

Word History and Origins

Origin of farthest¹

C14 ferthest , from ferther further

Example Sentences

Pope Francis has arrived in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, kicking off the longest and farthest trip of his tenure to the Asia Pacific region.

From BBC

The line has six stations and is the farthest east.

From Los Angeles Times

The least expensive tickets cost $250 for a seat farthest from the stage.

From Los Angeles Times

First, more girls and women are becoming educated: they have more knowledge about contraceptives, often through social media that reaches even into the farthest corners of the region.

From New York Times

The fifth trail is an extension of the existing Return Policy trail that will provide a more direct connection between the farthest reaches of the network and the trails closer to the start.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• furthest