uttermost

[uht-er-mohst]

uttermost Definition

• 1. the greatest degree or extent; farthest
• 2. utmost

Using uttermost: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "uttermost" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He went to the uttermost parts of the earth.

• Example

  She did her utmost to help him.

• Example

  The team gave their uttermost effort in the game.

uttermost Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for uttermost

• extreme
• maximum
• ultimate
• highest
• topmost

Antonyms for uttermost

• minimum
• least
• smallest

Phrases with uttermost

• to the uttermost

  to the greatest degree or extent possible

  Example

  He was determined to succeed to the uttermost.

• uttermost parts

  the farthest or most remote regions

  Example

  The explorers ventured into the uttermost parts of the jungle.

• utmost importance

  of the highest or greatest importance

  Example

  It is of utmost importance that we finish this project on time.

Origins of uttermost

from Old English 'ūtemest', meaning 'outermost'

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Summary: uttermost in Brief

'Uttermost' [uht-er-mohst] means the greatest degree or extent, often used to describe the farthest or most extreme. It can also mean 'utmost,' as in 'She did her utmost to help him.' The phrase 'to the uttermost' emphasizes the maximum possible degree, while 'uttermost parts' refers to the farthest or most remote regions.