Furthest - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈfɜːrðɪst|  American pronunciation of the word furthest
Brit.  |ˈfɜːðɪst|  British pronunciation of the word furthest

adverb

- to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense) (syn: farthest)
went the furthest of all the children in her education
furthest removed from reality
- to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense) (syn: farthest)
he swam the furthest

adjective

- (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order (syn: farthermost, farthest, furthermost, utmost, uttermost)
explored the furthest reaches of space

Extra examples

There was a huge tapestry on the furthest wall.

He walked slowly toward the end of the jury box furthest from the judge.

Maltby's book has probably gone furthest in explaining these events.

He went farthest toward answering the question.

Let's see who can jump the furthest!

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