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farthest (adj.)

"most distant or remote," late 14c., superlative of far.

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Definitions of farthest from WordNet
1
farthest (adv.)
to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense);
chose the farthest seat from the door
see who could jump the farthest
Synonyms: furthest
farthest (adv.)
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense);
she goes farthest in helping us
Synonyms: furthest
2
farthest (adj.)
(comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order;
had traveled to the farthest frontier
Synonyms: farthermost / furthermost / furthest / utmost / uttermost
From wordnet.princeton.edu