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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   superlative form of further: most further; the most especially forward, ahead or (figurative) progressed form-of, superlative
2. 2
   superlative form of far: most far; farthest form-of, proscribed, sometimes, superlative

Adjective

1. 1
   (comparatives of ‘far’) most remote in space or time or order wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

extremefarmostfarthermostfarthermostfarthestfurthest

Etymology

From Middle English forthirmaste, forþermaste, furthermost; equivalent to further + -most.

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