farthest

Adjective Satellite

• (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
  • "had traveled to the farthest frontier"

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"
• 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"

Adj

• Alternative form of furthest. (See also usage notes at further.)

Adv

• Alternative form of furthest. (See also usage notes at further.)

Adjective

• At or to the greatest distance; most remote.

Examples

• The triple-word score seemed the FARTHEST possible reach from his current tiles.

Synonyms

farthermost, furthermost, furthest, utmost, uttermost

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