Learn how to use the comparative “farther” and superlative “farthest” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “faroff”?

The comparative form of “faroff” is “farther”.

Example

The next town is farther than this one.

Example

He threw the ball farther than anyone else.

What is the superlative form of “faroff”?

The superlative form of “faroff” is “farthest”.

Example

Among all the destinations, this one is the farthest.

Example

He traveled the farthest of all the participants.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are not used with "far," "farther," and "farthest." Instead, "farther" and "farthest" are the appropriate comparatives and superlatives for "far." Using "most far" or "more far" would be grammatically incorrect.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Far" has an irregular comparative and superlative form. It follows the pattern: - Comparative form: Far → Farther - Superlative form: Far → Farthest

Expressions with similar meanings to “farther”

more distant

Used to describe something that is at a greater distance.

Example

The second town is more distant than the first.

more remote

Used to describe something that is located further away or is less accessible.

Example

The cabin is in a more remote location than the hotel.

more removed

Used to describe something that is further away in time or space.

Example

The event is more removed from our current situation.

Expressions with similar meanings to “farthest”

most distant

Used to describe something that is at the greatest distance.

Example

The third town is the most distant of all.

most remote

Used to describe something that is located furthest away or is least accessible.

Example

The island is the most remote destination.

most removed

Used to describe something that is furthest away in time or space.

Example

The ancient ruins are the most removed from our current era.

Using than with comparative “farther”

When using the comparative form "farther" to compare two distances, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The next town is farther than this one." Here, "than" is used to show that the distance to the next town is greater than the distance to the current town.

How can I use this expression in context?

“farther” and “farthest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Travel

  She traveled farther than anyone else on the trip.

  She traveled farther than anyone else on the trip.

• 2. Measurements

  This line is the farthest from the starting point.

  This line is the farthest from the starting point.

• 3. Achievements

  He threw the javelin farthest among all the competitors.

  He threw the javelin farthest among all the competitors.

• 4. Locations

  The cabin is farther from the city than the hotel.

  The cabin is farther from the city than the hotel.

Related idioms and phrases

A far cry from

Very different from; not at all similar to.

Example

The final product was a far cry from what was initially proposed.

Far and wide

Over a large area; extensively.

Example

News of the event spread far and wide.