Furthest

  • 11furthest — fur|thest [ˈfə:ðıst US ˈfə:r ] adj, adv 1.) at the greatest distance from a place or point in time = ↑farthest ▪ There was a huge tapestry on the furthest wall. furthest away/from ▪ He walked slowly toward the end of the jury box furthest from… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 12furthest — adjective, adverb 1 at the greatest distance from a place or point in time; farthest: There was a huge tapestry on the furthest wall. (+ away/from): He walked slowly toward the end of the jury box furthest from the judge. see farther 1 2 to the… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 13furthest — [ˈfɜːðɪst] adj, adv 1) at the greatest distance from something My car is parked in the space furthest away from the building.[/ex] 2) most distant Merlin s fame had spread to the furthest corners of the land.[/ex] 3) the longest distance Trevor… …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 14furthest — 1. adjective the furthest car on the left is mine See farthest 2. adverb Lynda had to walk the furthest See farthest See note at farther …

    Thesaurus of popular words

  • 15furthest — adj. & adv. (also farthest esp. with ref. to physical distance) adj. most distant. adv. to or at the greatest distance. Phrases and idioms: at the furthest (or at furthest) at the greatest distance; at the latest; at most. Etymology: ME, superl.… …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 16Furthest — Further Fur ther, a. compar. [Positive wanting; superl. {Furthest}.] 1. More remote; at a greater distance; more in advance; farther; as, the further end of the field. See {Farther}. [1913 Webster] 2. Beyond; additional; as, a further reason for… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 17furthest — adj. Furthest is used with these nouns: ↑reach …

    Collocations dictionary

  • 18furthest — (also farthest) used as superlative of far. adjective situated at the greatest distance. ↘covering the greatest area or distance. adverb 1》 at or by the greatest distance. 2》 over the greatest distance or area.     ↘indicating the most distant… …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 19furthest — further, furthest see farther …

    Modern English usage

  • 20furthest extent — index ambit Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

    Law dictionary