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most far I've been vs further I've been

Both phrases are not correct in English. The correct way to express this idea is "the farthest I've been" or "the furthest I've been." These phrases are commonly used to indicate the greatest distance one has traveled.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 751 views

most far I've been

This phrase is not correct in English. The superlative form of "far" should be used with "the" as in "the farthest I've been."

Incorrect usage. The correct form is "the farthest I've been."
  • That has got to be the most far-fetched story I've heard in my entire life.
  • I told you how far I've come to get here.
  • So far I've just made things worse and...
  • So far I've talked to four.
  • So far I've been able to isolate nine distinct skeletons.
  • So far I've only identified the explosive, C-4.
  • So far I've only read the police transcripts.
  • So far I've solved all my cases.
  • Look, so far I've only frightened your uncle.
  • So far I've found blowflies.
  • I've run it through every code-breaking program that I know, but so far I can't break it.
  • Don't make assumptions about how far I will go to protect them, because I've already come a very long way.
  • I can't even demonstrate how far I've fallen because you're not smart enough to get the references.
  • So far I've got the last coordinates, but I don't have the computer power to triangulate.
  • So far I've found blowflies. No eggs or larva, so I can't determine time of death.
  • I've been tweeting about it, but so far I only have 253 followers from Arroyo.
  • Because I've asked that question in my role as head of the Congressional Oversight Panel, and so far I haven't gotten an answer.
  • So far I've eaten idle bread only, but, in this case, I am not.
  • So far I've written to a vegetable farm, several European ambassadors, a manufacturer of male cologne, and a nonfat frozen yogurt bar.
  • Agent Aubrey, so far I've heard no evidence that should stop the governor moving forward with his appointment.

Alternatives:

  • the farthest I've been
  • the furthest I've been

further I've been

This phrase is not correct in English. The comparative form of "far" should be used with "the" as in "the furthest I've been."

Incorrect usage. The correct form is "the furthest I've been."
  • Donna, we're going further back than I've ever been before!
  • It might be interesting to know just how much further I can go...
  • Further I would say that it is now really very difficult to avoid confrontation.
  • I've given further consideration to your rebuke Regarding my capacity for niceness.
  • Anyhoo, I've canceled the YLC until further notice.
  • Only I've been further embarrassed.
  • I've done some further reading, Dr. Sanders.
  • I've never been further than Sioux Falls myself.
  • I've been working tirelessly to further your aims.
  • I've never been further than Scarsdale.
  • I've nothing further, Your Honor.
  • I've no further need of your services, miss isringhausen.
  • I've never been further than Kiev.
  • From what I've been hearing, they'll continue to investigate further.
  • I've been told it's unavailable until further notice.
  • Well, I've understood and will not pry further.
  • I've never been further north than the train.
  • I've swum further than that underwater.
  • I've parked a bit further.
  • I've gone further than man should go.

Alternatives:

  • the farthest I've been
  • the furthest I've been

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