Antonyms for furthest
ˈfɜr ðɪstfur·thest

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1. farthermost, farthest, furthermost, furthest, utmost, uttermostadverb

   (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order

   "had traveled to the farthest frontier"; "don't go beyond the farthermost (or furthermost) tree"; "explored the furthest reaches of space"; "the utmost tip of the peninsula"

   Antonyms:
   close, nigh, near

   Synonyms:
   last, utmost(a), extreme, farthermost, utmost, uttermost, uttermost(a), furthermost, farthest

2. furthest, farthestadverb

   to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense)

   "went the furthest of all the children in her education"; "furthest removed from reality"; "she goes farthest in helping us"

   Antonyms:
   nigh, near, close

   Synonyms:
   farthest

3. farthest, furthestadverb

   to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)

   "see who could jump the farthest"; "chose the farthest seat from the door"; "he swam the furthest"

   Antonyms:
   close, nigh, near

   Synonyms:
   farthest

How to use furthest in a sentence?

1. Mark Hertling:

   You see that force, that small squad there of about 10 guys, the guy up furthest away from us is repeatedly firing rocket-propelled grenades, he's fired by my count about five of them, he is handing off the launcher to another guy, they are reloading and he is ready to shoot again, and everybody else, Mark Hertling look at the cool, calm, collected approach by these soldiers under fire, they're not afraid, they're ready to kick some butt.

2. Blake Govers:

   It’s hot, but we’re just going to deal with it and get on with it, luckily coming from Australia we’re used to a high heat so I think everyone has to deal with it. The team that copes the best is going to go the furthest in this tournament.

3. Ken Pimlott:

   We are pursuing the disciplinary process to the furthest extent allowed, this type of behavior will not be tolerated.

4. Matthew Prior:

   Who walks the fastest, but walks astray, is only furthest from his way.

5. Chief Executive Michele Norsa:

   Technology brings us closer to the furthest, …and distances us from the closest.

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