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English adjective: farthest

1. farthest (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order


SamplesHad 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.


Synonymsfarthermost, furthermost, furthest, utmost, uttermost


Similarfar


Domain usagecomparative, comparative degree


Antonymsnear, nigh, close


English adverb: farthest

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


SamplesSee who could jump the farthest.
Chose the farthest seat from the door.
He swam the furthest.


Synonymsfurthest

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


SamplesWent the furthest of all the children in her education.
Furthest removed from reality.
She goes farthest in helping us.


Synonymsfurthest









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