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furthest en · ADJ
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(form-of, superlative) superlative form of far: most far
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superlative form of far: most far ▸ Most distant in time, space or degree.
The furthest known galaxy is about 13 billion light years from Earth.
Sitting on the dockside at Oban, watching the to-ing and fro-ing in the harbour on a perfect summer's eve, I reflect on a trip which has taken me through our busiest cities to traverse the country's main lines, as well as explore some of the furthest extremities that were literally out on a limb.
2022 November 30, Paul Bigland, “Destination Oban: a Sunday in Scotland”, in RAIL, number 971, page 79:
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furthest en · ADV
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superlative form of far: most far ▸ To, at or over the greatest distance in space, time or other extent.
He lives furthest from the office, so his commute is the longest.
Of all the children in our school, I can run furthest.
The native-born and the "naturalised" locomotives have been giving way to the standardised types, of which the L.M.S.R. class "5" 4-6-0 has led the way and has penetrated the furthest.
1958 July 14, J. P. Wilson, “Scottish Soliloquy”, in Railway Magazine, page 495:
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superlative form of far: most far ▸ To the greatest degree or extent.
This civilisation was the furthest advanced.
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