What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
uttermost
Example
I have done my uttermost to help you. [uttermost: adjective]
Example
He reached the uttermost part of the forest. [uttermost: noun]
Example
The storm caused uttermost destruction to the town. [uttermost: adverb]
extreme
Example
The climbers reached the extreme peak of the mountain. [extreme: adjective]
Example
The heatwave caused extreme temperatures in the city. [extreme: noun]
Example
His extreme behavior caused concern among his friends. [extreme: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Extreme is more commonly used than uttermost in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between uttermost and extreme?
Uttermost is more formal and archaic in its connotation, while extreme can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
