Word
furthest
Phoneticsfur·thest, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɝθəst/
UK/fˈɜːðəst/
Definition
adj. at the greatest distance from a place or point. You use this to describe the thing that is the most far away.
adj. at the greatest distance in space or time. Often used as the superlative form of 'far' when referring to physical distance, though it can also describe abstract progress.
Examples
“The furthest house on the street is painted blue.”
“We hiked to the furthest point of the trail before turning back as the sun began to set.”
“The probe reached the furthest edges of our solar system, transmitting data from regions that had previously been observed only through the most powerful telescopes.”
Examples
simple
“The furthest house on the street is painted blue.”
contextual
“We hiked to the furthest point of the trail before turning back as the sun began to set.”
complex
“The probe reached the furthest edges of our solar system, transmitting data from regions that had previously been observed only through the most powerful telescopes.”
Usage
Superlative form of 'far'. While 'furthest' and 'farthest' are often interchangeable for physical distance, 'furthest' is more common for abstract distances or progress.
Pitfall
the most furthest
the furthest
Furthest is already a superlative; 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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