outmost Definition
- 1farthest from the center or the inside
- 2utmost
Using outmost: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outmost" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The outmost layer of the Earth is the crust.
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She reached the outmost limits of her patience.
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The outmost branches of the tree were difficult to reach.
outmost Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with outmost
Example
The boat was anchored at the outmost edge of the bay.
outmost islands
the islands that are farthest from the mainland
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The outmost islands are often the most difficult to reach.
outmost regions
the regions that are farthest from the center of a country or organization
Example
The government is investing in infrastructure development in the outmost regions.
Origins of outmost
from Old English 'ūtmest', meaning 'outermost'
Summary: outmost in Brief
'Outmost' [out-mohst] means farthest from the center or the inside, and is often used to describe physical distance or limits. It can be synonymous with 'outermost,' 'farthest,' 'extreme,' 'ultimate,' and 'utmost.' Examples include 'The outmost layer of the Earth is the crust,' and 'She reached the outmost limits of her patience.'
