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farthest

/ˈfɑrðəst/
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Definitions of farthest
  1. adjective
    (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
    “had traveled to the farthest frontier”
    far
    located at a great distance in time or space or degree
  2. 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
    “chose the farthest seat from the door”
    synonyms: furthest
  3. adverb
    to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense)
    “she goes farthest in helping us”
    synonyms: furthest
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