farthest
adjective
1. (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
- had traveled to the farthest frontier
- don't go beyond the farthermost (or furthermost) tree
Similar word(s): far, farthermost, furthermost, furthest, utmost, uttermost
adverb
1. 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
Similar word(s): furthest
2. 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
Similar word(s): furthest