Furthest Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Furthest

Meaning 1 : to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)

    Example : he swam the furthest

    Synonyms : farthest
Meaning 2 : to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense)

    Example : went the furthest of all the children in her education,furthest removed from reality

    Synonyms : farthest
Meaning 3 : (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order

    Example : explored the furthest reaches of space

    Synonyms : farthermost,  farthest,  furthermost,  utmost,  uttermost