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furthest
adjective
adverb
(comparatives of ‘far’) most remote in space or time or order
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ˈfɜː(ɹ)ðɪst
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adjective
(comparatives of ‘far’) most remote in space or time or order
“had traveled to the farthest frontier”
adverb
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”
adverb
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”
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Example Sentences
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
see who could jump the farthest
chose the farthest seat from the door
he swam the furthest
went the furthest of all the children in her education
furthest removed from reality
she goes farthest in helping us
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