farthest

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   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

2. 2
   adv

   to the greatest degree or extent, or to the most advanced stage

   My plan was developed farthest.

3. 3
   adj

   (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order

   had traveled to the farthest frontier

4. 4
   adj

   Alternative form of furthest. (See also usage notes at further.)

   Away on the farthest cape or headland of the long islet, on a strip of turf beyond the last rank of roses, the duellists had already crossed swords.

5. 5
   adv

   Alternative form of furthest. (See also usage notes at further.)