farthest
|far/thest|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈfɑrðəst/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɑːðɪst/
(far)
distant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'farthest' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'feor', where 'feor' meant 'far'.
Historical Evolution
'feor' transformed into the Middle English word 'farthest', and eventually became the modern English word 'farthest'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'at a great distance', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
superlative form of 'far', meaning at the greatest distance.
The farthest planet in our solar system is Neptune.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45