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farthest
01
to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)
02
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense)
farthest
01
referring to the greatest physical distance from a specific point
Examples
The farthest galaxy ever observed is located billions of light-years away.
He could see the farthest mountain peak glowing in the sunlight.
02
referring to the most distant point in time from the present or another reference
Examples
The farthest I can remember is when I was five years old.
Historians are still trying to uncover details from the farthest reaches of ancient history.
