Word
farthest
Phoneticsfar·thest, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɑɹðəst/
UK/fˈɑːðəst/
Adverb of place
Definition
adv. at or to the greatest distance in space or time. You use it when comparing three or more things to find the one with the most distance.
adv. to the greatest distance or most advanced point. Superlative form of 'far'; often used to describe physical distance or the extent of progress.
Examples
“He threw the ball the farthest of everyone.”
“Among all the explorers in the group, she traveled the farthest into the uncharted jungle.”
“The probe has traveled farthest from our solar system, sending back data from regions of space that were previously only theoretical to astronomers.”
Examples
simple
“He threw the ball the farthest of everyone.”
contextual
“Among all the explorers in the group, she traveled the farthest into the uncharted jungle.”
complex
“The probe has traveled farthest from our solar system, sending back data from regions of space that were previously only theoretical to astronomers.”
Usage
Superlative of 'far'. In modern usage, 'farthest' is preferred for physical distance, while 'furthest' is often used for metaphorical or abstract distance.
Pitfall
He is the most farthest runner.
He is the farthest runner.
Farthest is already a superlative form; adding 'most' is a double superlative error.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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