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    • furthest :(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|explored the furthest reaches of space|the utmost tip of the peninsula

    • furthest :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|she goes farthest in helping us

    • furthest :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|he swam the furthest

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