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Utmost: meaning, definitions and examples

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utmost

 

[ ˈʌt·moʊst ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

in importance

Of the greatest or highest degree, quantity, or the like; greatest; highest.

Synonyms

greatest, highest

Examples of usage

  • We must make utmost efforts to achieve our goals.
  • She showed the utmost kindness to everyone she met.
Context #2 | Adverb

to the greatest degree

To the greatest degree; completely or absolutely.

Synonyms

absolutely, completely, entirely

Examples of usage

  • She was utmost relieved to hear the good news.
  • He spent the utmost care in preparing the meal.

Translations

Translations of the word "utmost" in other languages:

🇵🇹 máximo

🇮🇳 अधिकतम

🇩🇪 äußerst

🇮🇩 paling

🇺🇦 максимальний

🇵🇱 najwyższy

🇯🇵 最大限

🇫🇷 le plus grand

🇪🇸 máximo

🇹🇷 en yüksek

🇰🇷 최대한

🇸🇦 أقصى

🇨🇿 nejvyšší

🇸🇰 najvyšší

🇨🇳 最大

🇸🇮 največji

🇮🇸 mesta

🇰🇿 ең көп

🇬🇪 უმაღლესი

🇦🇿 ən yüksək

🇲🇽 máximo

Etymology

The word 'utmost' originated from the Middle English word 'utemest', which combines 'ut' (out) and 'mest' (most). Over time, it evolved to 'utmost' in Modern English. The concept of 'utmost' emphasizes the extreme or highest level of something, highlighting its significance and importance.

See also: almost, most, mostly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,619, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.