utmost

[ˈʌtməʊst]

utmost Definition

  • 1of the greatest or highest degree, amount, or intensity; most extreme
  • 2most extreme or important; greatest; farthest

Using utmost: Examples

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

  • Example

    She did her utmost to help him.

  • Example

    I have the utmost respect for him.

  • Example

    The company is taking the utmost care in handling the sensitive information.

utmost Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with utmost

  • at the most; to the greatest extent possible

    Example

    We can only accommodate 50 people at the utmost.

  • do one's utmost

    to make the greatest effort possible

    Example

    He did his utmost to finish the project on time.

  • the highest level of importance

    Example

    The safety of the passengers is of the utmost importance.

Origins of utmost

from Old English 'ūtemest', meaning 'outermost'

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Summary: utmost in Brief

The term 'utmost' [ˈʌtməʊst] refers to the highest degree, amount, or intensity, often used to describe the most extreme or important situations. It is commonly used in phrases such as 'do one's utmost' and 'utmost importance,' indicating the greatest effort or highest level of importance. Synonyms include 'greatest,' 'maximum,' and 'highest.'

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