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uttermost vs farthest

farthest vs uttermost

uttermost is a noun but farthest is not a noun.

uttermost and farthest both are adjectives.

uttermost is not an adverb while farthest is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
uttermost Yes Yes No No
farthest No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, uttermost and farthest are synonyms defined as:
  • uttermost and farthest: (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
Other synonyms of uttermost include farthermost, furthermost, furthest, utmost.
uttermost (noun) farthest (noun)
the greatest possible degree
uttermost (adjective) farthest (adjective)
(comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
uttermost (adverb) farthest (adverb)
to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense)
Difference between uttermost and farthest

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