furthest

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈfɜː(ɹ)ðɪst/

Adjective

1. superlative form of far
   1. Most distant in time, space or degree.

      The furthest known galaxy is about 13 billion light years from Earth.

Adverb

1. superlative form of far
   1. To, at or over the greatest distance in space, time or other extent.

      Of all the children in our school, I can run furthest.

      He lives furthest from the office, so his commute is the longest.

   2. To the greatest degree or extent.

      This civilisation was the furthest advanced.

Translations

• Spanish: más lejos

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