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furthest

/ˈfʌrðəst/
/ˈfʌðɪst/
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Definitions of furthest
  1. adjective
    (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
    “explored the furthest reaches of space”
    far
    located at a great distance in time or space or degree
  2. 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”
    furthest removed from reality”
    synonyms: farthest
  3. adverb
    to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)
    “he swam the furthest
    synonyms: farthest
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