FURTHEST


Meaning of FURTHEST in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ fɜ:(r)ðɪst ]

Note: 'Furthest' is a superlative form of 'far'.

1.

Furthest means to a greater extent or degree than ever before or than anything or anyone else.

The south of England, where prices have fallen furthest, will remain the weakest market...

These institutional reforms have gone furthest in Poland.

ADV : ADV with v

2.

Furthest means at a greater distance from a particular point than anyone or anything else, or for a greater distance than anyone or anything else.

The risk of thunder is greatest in those areas furthest from the coast...

Amongst those who have travelled furthest to take part in the Festival are a group from Northern Ireland.

ADV : n ADV , ADV after v , be ADV , ADV prep / adv

Furthest is also an adjective.

...the furthest point from earth that any controlled spacecraft has ever been.

ADJ : ADJ n

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