What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
northernmost
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The northernmost point of Alaska is Point Barrow. [northernmost: adjective]
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The northernmost states in the US are Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire. [northernmost: adjective]
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The northernmost peak of the Rocky Mountains is Mount Robson in British Columbia. [northernmost: adjective]
northmost
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The northmost part of Canada is Ellesmere Island. [northmost: adjective]
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The northmost city in the world is Longyearbyen, located in Svalbard, Norway. [northmost: adjective]
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The northmost point of Greenland is Cape Morris Jesup. [northmost: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Northernmost is more commonly used than northmost in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between northernmost and northmost?
Northernmost is more formal than northmost.
