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Definition of utmost - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
importanceemphasizing the importance or seriousness
- It is of utmost importance to follow the safety guidelines.
2.
intensityof the greatest possible degree or amount
- She showed the utmost care in handling the fragile items.
3.
distanceat the furthest limit or point
- The explorers reached the utmost edge of the continent.
Noun
1.
maximum effortgreatest effort or intensity
- She did her utmost to finish the project on time..
2.
greatest degreethe highest degree or amount achievable
- He pushed his skills to the utmost.
Expressions with utmost
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make every possible effort
She did her utmost to finish the project on time.
make the greatest effort possible to achieve something
She will try her utmost to finish the project on time.
the highest level of attention and caution
Handle the fragile items with utmost care to avoid damage.
at the highest or most extreme level
The situation was at the utmost complexity.
extremely important or necessary above all else
Your safety is of the utmost importance.
in the greatest possible way or degree
She tried to the utmost to finish on time.
in a way that is extremely easy and effortless
She solved the puzzle with the utmost ease.
using all skills and effort possible
She worked to the utmost of her ability.
legal principle requiring honesty in contracts
The contract was void due to a breach of utmost good faith.
Origin of utmost
Old English, ut (out) + mæst (most)
Terms with utmost included in their meaning
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emotional significance
hold utmost importance or value for someone
effort
make the utmost effort in a task
effort
the utmost effort one can make
hospitality
extend utmost hospitality, treat as honored guest, welcome extravagantly
superlative
at the utmost level or extent possible
effort
stretch or strain to the utmost
intensity
to the utmost or highest degree
rank
supreme or utmost in degree
Examples of utmost in a sentence
The utmost priority is to ensure everyone's safety. His utmost dedication impressed the entire team. The utmost precision is required for this experiment. A lighthouse stood at the utmost tip of the island. They camped near the utmost boundary of the reserve. He gave his utmost to help his friend.
The team put in their utmost to win the championship. She gave her utmost to win the championship. The utmost of his efforts was evident in the project.
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- French:primordial, maximum, ...
- German:äußerster, äußerste Anstrengung, ...
- Italian:massima, sforzo supremo, ...
- Spanish:máximo, máximo esfuerzo, ...
- Portuguese:máximo, maior empenho, ...
- Chinese:极度重要的, 最大努力, ...
- Japanese:最も重要な, 最善の努力, ...
- Arabic:قُصْوَى, قُصَارَى, ...
- Hebrew:עֶלְיוֹן, מְלוֹא, ...
- Russian:крайний, максимальные усилия, ...
- Ukrainian:надзвичайний, максимум зусиль, ...
- Hindi:अत्यंत महत्त्वपूर्ण, भरसक प्रयास, ...
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