English dictionary
farthest
/'f/A/r/D//I/st/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Most distant or remote; as, the <i>farthest</i> degree. See <u>Furthest</u>.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)
ExamplesSee who could jump the farthest.
Chose the farthest seat from the door.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense)
ExamplesShe goes farthest in helping us.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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At or to the greatest distance. See <u>Furthest</u>.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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(comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
ExamplesHad traveled to the farthest frontier.
Source: WordNet 3.0