# farthest

/ˈfɑɹðəst/ (US) · /fˈɑːðəst/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/farthest
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He is the most farthest runner." but "He is the farthest runner." — Farthest is already a superlative form; adding 'most' is a double superlative error.

## Usage notes

- Superlative of 'far'. In modern usage, 'farthest' is preferred for physical distance, while 'furthest' is often used for metaphorical or abstract distance.

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