Meaning & Definition of word "Farthest"

Farthest

/ˈfɑːrθɪst/

1. the greatest distance from a particular point; most distant.
- Example: The farthest planet from the sun is Neptune.
2. extending or reaching to the greatest extent or degree.
- Example: He ran the farthest of anyone in the marathon.
3. to the greatest extent or degree of advancement.
- Example: She has taken her research the farthest in this field.

1. to the most advanced extent.
- Example: Among the students, she has studied the subject the farthest.
2. to the greatest distance.
- Example: He threw the ball farthest in the competition.

Middle English ferthest, superlative of fer 'far'

to the farthest reach:

to the most remote or extreme limits

farthest thing from your mind:

something you are not thinking about at all

go the farthest:

to achieve the maximum distance or extent

far:

at, to, or by a great distance

further:

more distant in space than something else

distance:

the amount of space between two points

Meaning: The greatest distance or extent in a casual context.

Example Sentence: I'm not going to run that farthest just for fun.

Meaning: Used to convey something that is extreme or comprehensive.

Example Sentence: That idea is the farthest from reality!