furthest

(fʉrt̸hist)

adjective

  1. far
  2. most distant; farthest

Origin: ME, formed as superl. on analogy of further

adverb

  1. far
  2. at or to the greatest distance or most remote point in space or time
  3. to the greatest degree or extent; most

See furthest in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective A superlative of far.
Most distant in degree, time, or space: That's the furthest thing from my mind. They explored the furthest reaches of space.
adverb A superlative of far.
  1. To the greatest extent or degree: went the furthest of all the children in her education.
  2. At or to the most distant point in space or time: He swam the furthest.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from further, more distant; see further

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