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1. (comparatives of 'far') most remote in space, time or order
   "had travelled to the farthest frontier"; "don't go beyond the farthest tree";
   - farthermost, furthermost, furthest, utmost, uttermost

1. To the greatest distance in space or time ('farthest' is used more often than 'furthest' in this physical sense)
   "see who could jump the farthest"; "chose the farthest seat from the door";
   - furthest
    
2. To the greatest degree, extent or most advanced stage ('furthest' is used more often than 'farthest' in this abstract sense)
   "she goes farthest in helping us";
   - furthest

See also: far