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Definition of furthest adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

furthest

adjective
 
/ˈfɜːðɪst/
 
/ˈfɜːrðɪst/
(also farthest)
superlative of far
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  1. at the greatest distance in space or time
    • the furthest point of the journey
    • furthest from something the part of the garden furthest from the house
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryFurthest is used with these nouns:
    • reach
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    Word Originlate Middle English: formed as a superlative of further.
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