furthest
/ˈfɜr·ðəst/ adj, adv (DISTANCE)Definition
› superlative offar : The furthest west I’ve ever gotten is the Grand Canyon. Note: Both furthest and farthest are used as adverbs and adjectives. Farthest is more commonly used when referring to distances. Furthest is more often used when the intended meaning is figurative.
(Definition of furthest adj, adv (DISTANCE) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary
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