furthest

[ fur-thist ]

/ ˈfɜr ðɪst /

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adjective, adverb superlative of far, with further as comparative.

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further, furtherance, further education, furthermore, furthermost, furthest, furtive, Furtwängler, furuncle, furunculoid, furunculosis

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The Afghan local police program is the furthest along in transitioning to full independence.
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We are, and the feeling continues on the smooth R&B tune “Furthest Thing.”
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In an interview with The Daily Beast, Eve opens up about her journey from London to the furthest reaches of the galaxy.
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The justices are not performing for the public, and signaling to the public how they will rule is furthest from their minds.
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And, of course, primary voters, who tend to be the furthest right, get the final say.
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She laid Joy down in a corner of the ravine the furthest removed from the fire; she could not have carried her another inch.
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The tomb of Adam, which is of meaner workmanship, lies not far from them, at the furthest extremity to the north.
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They were all there upon the staircase; Mrs. Prendible furthest up.
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Kyral's caravan was encamped in a barred field past the furthest gates of the Kharsa.
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The furthest you may go, according to Indian etiquette, is to ask whether the family is well.
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British Dictionary definitions for furthest

furthest

/ (ˈfɜːðɪst) /

adverb

to the greatest degree or extent

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

adjective

most distant or remote in time or space; farthest

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