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furthest

fur·thest [ fúrəst ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
most distant: more distant in place or time than anything else
the furthest planet from the Sun



adverb 
Definition:
 
1. to greatest distance: to or at a more distant point in space or time than anything else
Whoever gets the furthest wins the prize.

2. to greatest extent: to a greater degree or extent than anything else
The dollar has fallen furthest against the pound in the last year.


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