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farthest Definition

far·thest (färt̸hist)

adjective

  1. far
  2. most distant; most remote
  3. Rare most extended; longest

Etymology: ME ferthest: see farther

adverb

  1. far
  2. at or to the greatest distance or most remote point in space or time
  3. to the greatest degree or extent; most

farthest Synonyms

farthest

modif.

remotest, furthermost, ultimate, last; see furthest.

farthest Usage Examples

Preposition: from

  • earth: That part of the trees will be seen to lie in the least dark shadow which is farthest from the earth.

Modifies a noun

  • horizon: Brahman goes farther than conception can go and stretches farther still beyond the farthest horizons.
  • corner: Finally at the farthest corner of the room, the soul stopped at a very small station.
  • reach: Visitors will take a virtual journey through space from Earth to the farthest reaches of the known Universe.
  • north: In 1954, checkpoints ranged from the farthest north in Berwick, Scotland, to the farthest south, in Plymouth.
  • south: In 1954, checkpoints ranged from the farthest north in Berwick, Scotland, to the farthest south, in Plymouth.
  • west: Ardnamurchan Point is the farthest point west in mainland Britain.

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