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farthest

farthest

41 1.0
At the greatest distance in space or time
  • adjective
  • /ˈfɑrðəst/
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  • Important people were going to be there, coming from the farthest reaches of Westland.
  • the farthest reaches
  • the farthest point
  • the farthest distance

dollars and this is the farthest they will let you take it.

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Examples

Synonyms

distant
vsfarthest
246 2.8

Far away in space, not near you

expresses the absolute maximum distance rather than simply being far away
far-off
vsfarthest
45 4.2

Very far away in place or time

indicates the single greatest remoteness rather than just being very distant
faraway
vsfarthest
34 2.8

Far from here in place or time

marks the extreme end of distance rather than general remoteness
furthest
vsfarthest
34 1.0

Most distant in space or time

is strictly the single greatest distance without the advanced sense
far-flung
vsfarthest
13 6.3

Distant places spread over a very wide area

points to the single most remote position rather than wide distribution
uttermost
vsfarthest
1 7.0

At the farthest or most extreme point

refers specifically to greatest distance rather than general extremity
utmost
vsfarthest
1 4.1

Furthest away at the edge of a place or time

focuses on greatest distance rather than the idea of a limit
furthermost
vsfarthest
1 6.7

At the farthest distance in space, time, or order

is the alternative superlative form with identical meaning
farthermost
vsfarthest
8.0

Most distant in place, time, or order

is a different superlative form with the same meaning

Antonyms

1 1.0

At the smallest distance from a place, or almost reaching it

How Far

farthest
41 1.0
farther
3 1.0
far
241 1.0
near
240 1.0

Surface Forms

farthest positive
furthermost positive

Morphology

farthest = far (transparent) = far + est

A regular adjectival superlative formed by attaching '-est' to the adjective 'far'.

Etymology

Farthest is the adjective form of far, meaning 'a long distance', with -est meaning 'most'. So farthest describes the most distant thing, like the farthest planet from the sun.