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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According to English Heritage, the major lunar standstill is when the northernmost and southernmost moonrise and moonset are furthest apart. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 All the charmers listed here are under 80 miles from the city (closest to furthest). Anna Spiegel, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024 The Dutchman’s build-up structure alternates between a 4-2-4 and a 3-2-5, but both involve a staggered double pivot in central midfield aiming to create passing lanes and angles to progress centrally through the first line of pressure to the four furthest forward. Andy Jones, The Athletic, 30 July 2024 There were one million tickets (10 per cent of the total) released with a price of €24, but for events in stadiums, these will be in the least desirable areas — predominantly the highest and furthest away from the action. Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 23 July 2024 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 26 Dec. 2024.

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furthest

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

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