English · Adjectives
farthest
/ˈfɑːrðɪst/
[/ˈfɑːrðɪst/]
superlative of far (distance)
Beginneradjective
Definition
Irregular superlative form of 'far', used mainly for the greatest physical distance.
Example
That star is the farthest one we can see.
That star is the farthest one we can see.
Etymology
A variant of 'furthest' specialised for physical distance.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' for measurable distance.