furthest

Definitions


[ˈfəːðɪst], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- at or by the greatest distance (used to indicate how far one thing or person is or becomes distant from another)
(e.g: the bed furthest from the window)

- over the greatest distance or area
(e.g: his group probably had furthest to ride)


Phrases:
- at the furthest

Origin:
late Middle English: formed as a superlative of further


[ˈfəːðɪst], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- situated at the greatest distance from a specified or understood point
(e.g: the furthest door led to a kitchen)


Phrases:
- at the furthest

Origin:
late Middle English: formed as a superlative of further




definition by Oxford Dictionaries