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- [fahr-th ist]
- /ˈfɑr ðɪst/
- /ˈfɑːðɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fahr-th ist]
- /ˈfɑr ðɪst/
Definitions of farthest word
- adjective farthest being at a great distance; remote in time or place: a far country; the far future. 1
- adjective farthest extending to a great distance: the far frontiers of empire. 1
- adjective farthest more distant of the two: the far side. 1
- adverb farthest at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet. 1
- adverb farthest at or to a remote or advanced time: We talked far into the night. 1
- adverb farthest at or to a great, advanced, or definite point of progress, or degree: Having come this far, we might as well continue. 1
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Origin of farthest
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English ferthest; orig. variant of furthest
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Parts of speech for Farthest
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
farthest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for farthest
adv farthest
- furthest — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
- last — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- outermost — farthest out; remotest from the interior or center: the outermost limits.
- ultimate — last; furthest or farthest; ending a process or series: the ultimate point in a journey; the ultimate style in hats.
- utmost — of the greatest or highest degree, quantity, or the like; greatest: of the utmost importance.
adjective farthest
- extreme — Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
Antonyms for farthest
Top questions with farthest
- what is the farthest star from earth?
- which are thought to have formed farthest from the sun?
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