furthest

adverb or adjective

fur·​thest ˈfər-t͟həst How to pronounce furthest (audio)
Synonyms of furthestnext
: farthest

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Examples of furthest in a Sentence

this belongs in the aisle furthest from the cash registers
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Right now, the rings furthest from the planet are disintegrating and drifting into space. — David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026 Lower-performing students have fallen furthest, widening the gap between the highest and lowest achievers. — Ariel Kalil, Washington Post, 23 June 2026 Ashley is the furthest removed from the core circle, not a Rhode Island native, and has been entirely outside the central conflicts. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026 Building proprietary silicon takes years of engineering iteration before a company reaches anything close to self-sufficiency, and the clearest proof is the company furthest along. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for furthest

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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furthest

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

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