HyperDic: furthest

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

furthest > pronunciation
Sounds	fer'thahst
Rhymes	abolitionist ... zoologist: 193 rhymes with ahst...

English > *furthest*: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	(comparatives of 'far') most remote in space or time or order.
Example	"explored the furthest reaches of space"
Synonyms	farthermost, farthest, furthermost, 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 > *furthest*: 3 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	To the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage ('furthest' is used more often than 'farthest' in this abstract sense).
Examples	"went the furthest of all the children in her education" "furthest removed from reality"
Synonym	farthest

English > *furthest*: 3 senses > adverb 2
Meaning	To the greatest distance in space or time ('farthest' is used more often than 'furthest' in this physical sense).
Example	"he swam the furthest"
Synonym	farthest

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