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furthest

American  
[fur-thist] / ˈfɜr ðɪst /

adjective

  1. farthest.

furthest British  
/ ˈfɜːðɪst /

adverb

  1. to the greatest degree or extent

  2. to or at the greatest distance in time or space; farthest

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adjective

  1. most distant or remote in time or space; farthest

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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After breaking Apollo 13's record for the furthest distance ever travelled into space, the Artemis astronauts just kept on going.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

They were the first crew to be the furthest from the Earth, breaking Apollo XIII’s record.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

When Enzo Ferrari established his eponymous company in 1947, creating a luxury brand was the furthest thing from his mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

According to NASA's tally, the team -- which broke the record for the furthest distance from Earth during their flyby -- reported a total of six meteorite impacts on the lunar surface.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Bagman led Harry along the bar to the end furthest from Madam Rosmerta.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

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