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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Pennsylvania, with its high density of farmland, is one of the states furthest behind on its goals for nutrients and sediment. Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2025 That means if there's someone on the right side of the road, move over to the furthest left lane, said Lann. Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025 For all of feathers’ other wonders, what may be furthest ahead of our own engineering is their ability to self-repair. Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025 What’s The Best Way To Photograph The Northern Lights? With a regular camera, photography experts told National Geographic that a wide-angle lens, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting is recommended. Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for furthest

Word History

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 20 Jul. 2025.

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furthest

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

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