# furthest

/ˈfɝθəst/ (US) · /fˈɜːðəst/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/furthest
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

at the greatest distance from a place or point. You use this to describe the thing that is the most far away.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "the most furthest" but "the furthest" — Furthest is already a superlative; adding 'most' is a double superlative error.

## Usage notes

- Superlative form of 'far'. While 'furthest' and 'farthest' are often interchangeable for physical distance, 'furthest' is more common for abstract distances or progress.

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