Definitions for furthest

Definitions for (adj) furthest

Main entry: farthermost, farthest, furthermost, furthest, utmost, uttermost

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

Usage: 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


Definitions for (adv) furthest

Main entry: furthest, farthest

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

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


Main entry: farthest, furthest

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

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


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