furthest
adjective
1. (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
- don't go beyond the farthermost (or furthermost) tree
- explored the furthest reaches of space
Similar word(s): far, farthermost, farthest, furthermost, utmost, uttermost
adverb
1. to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense)
- went the furthest of all the children in her education
- furthest removed from reality
Similar word(s): farthest
2. to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)
- he swam the furthest
Similar word(s): farthest