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furthest

/'fɜrðɪst/

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adverb
to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)
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"he swam the furthest"

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farthest
adverb
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense)
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"went the furthest of all the children in her education" "furthest removed from reality"

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farthest
adjective
(comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
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"explored the furthest reaches of space"

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farthermost farthest furthermost utmost uttermost far

Usage of furthest

"comparative"
"comparative degree"