HyperDic: farthest

English > 3 senses of the word *farthest*:
ADVERB	all	farthest, furthest	to the greatest distance in space or time ('farthest' is used more often than 'furthest' in this physical sense)
ADVERB	all	farthest, furthest	to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage ('furthest' is used more often than 'farthest' in this abstract sense)
ADJECTIVE	all	farthest, farthermost, furthermost, furthest, utmost, uttermost	(comparatives of 'far') most remote in space or time or order

farthest > pronunciation
Sounds	faa'rdhahst
Rhymes	abolitionist ... zoologist: 193 rhymes with ahst...

English > *farthest*: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	(comparatives of 'far') most remote in space or time or order.
Example	"had traveled to the farthest frontier"
Synonyms	farthermost, furthermost, furthest, utmost, uttermost
Broader	far	Located at a great distance in time or space or degree / degree
Usage of	comparative, comparative degree	The comparative form of an adjective or adverb
Catalan	extrem, suprem

English > *farthest*: 3 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	To the greatest distance in space or time ('farthest' is used more often than 'furthest' in this physical sense).
Examples	"see who could jump the farthest" "chose the farthest seat from the door"
Synonym	furthest

English > *farthest*: 3 senses > adverb 2
Meaning	To the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage ('furthest' is used more often than 'farthest' in this abstract sense).
Example	"she goes farthest in helping us"
Synonym	furthest

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