Farthest
/ˈfɑːrθɪst/
Definitions
2 meaningsMost distant in space or time.
/ˈfɑːrθɪst/
At the greatest distance or to the greatest extent.
The farthest corner of the room was dimly lit.
💡 Simply: Imagine a race. If you are at the farthest point, you've gone the longest distance! It means something is at the end of a line or path.
👶 For kids: The farthest means the longest distance away.
More Examples
The hikers planned to go to the farthest peak.
It's the farthest I've ever flown from home.
How It's Used
"The farthest planet from the sun is Neptune."
"They traveled to the farthest point of the island."
To the greatest extent in distance or degree.
/ˈfɑːrθɪst/
To or at the greatest distance.
The ball rolled the farthest.
💡 Simply: It's like you're measuring how far something went. If something goes the farthest, it went the longest distance.
👶 For kids: When something goes the farthest, it's gone the furthest!
More Examples
They had to walk the farthest.
The arrow landed farthest from the target.
How It's Used
"He ran the farthest distance."
"She jumped the farthest in the competition."
From Old English 'fyrrest', the superlative form of 'fēorr' (far).
Historically, 'farthest' was used in a similar context as it is today, as the superlative of 'far'. Its usage appears in various forms of literature and maps.
Memory tip
Think of the 'far' sound and add the superlative ending '-est'.