FURTHEST


Meaning of FURTHEST in English

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 ~, will remain the weakest market...

These institutional reforms have gone ~ 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 ~ from the coast...

Amongst those who have travelled ~ 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 ~ point from earth that any controlled spacecraft has ever been.

ADJ: ADJ n

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