uttermost
ˈʌtərˌmoʊst
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Definition of uttermost - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
intensityDatedmost extreme or greatest in degreeDated
  • She showed uttermost dedication to her work.
extreme maximum
2.
distanceDatedUKfarthest in physical distance or timeDatedUK
  • The uttermost star was barely visible.
farthest outermost

Noun

1.
maximumDatedthe highest or greatest degree or extentDated
  • She gave her uttermost to win the race.
extreme utmost
2.
spaceDatedthe farthest extent in space or timeDated
  • The explorers reached the uttermost of the continent.
end extreme limit
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Origin of uttermost

Old English, utor (outer) + mæst (most)

Examples of uttermost in a sentence

  • The uttermost challenge was climbing the mountain.
  • They reached the uttermost point of the island.
  • The uttermost boundary was marked by a fence.
  • He pushed his abilities to the uttermost in the competition.
  • The uttermost of her efforts was evident in the project.
  • They traveled to the uttermost of the known universe.

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  1. French:extrême, maximum, ...
  2. German:äußerste, Äußerstes, ...
  3. Italian:massimo, remoto, ...
  4. Spanish:máximo, esfuerzo máximo, ...
  5. Portuguese:máximo, confim, ...
  6. Chinese:极致的, 极限, ...
  7. Japanese:最大限の, 最善, ...
  8. Arabic:أَقْصَى, الغَايَة القُصْوَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:קִיצוֹנִי בְּיוֹתֵר, שִׂיא, ...
  10. Russian:крайний, максимум, ...
  11. Ukrainian:найвищий, максимум, ...
  12. Hindi:अत्यधिक, उच्चतम सीमा, ...

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