Definition

To the greatest distance or extent, either in space or time.

Example

She ran the furthest in the race, beating all her friends.

Conversation

Did you know that John swam the furthest in our group last summer?

Really? I thought Sarah was the strongest swimmer.

Nope, John surprised everyone; he went the furthest out in the lake!

That's impressive! We should all try to beat his record next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Furthest → It is formed from "far" (from Old English "feorr", meaning distant) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "furthest" means the most distant or the greatest distance away.

Memory Tip

Think of 'far' as indicating distance, and when you add '-est', it means the greatest distance. This helps you remember that 'furthest' refers to the most distant point.

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