uppermost
pronunciation
How to pronounce uppermost in British English: UK [ˈʌpəməʊst]
How to pronounce uppermost in American English: US [ˈʌpərmoʊst]
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- Adjective:
- at or nearest to the top
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- Adverb:
- in or into the most prominent position, as in the mind
- in or into the highest position
Word Origin
- uppermost (adj.)
- mid-15c., from upper (adj.) + -most.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Your budget is not our uppermost concern right now .
- 2. The freedom of thought is the uppermost independence .
- 3. A majority of 56 % even consider themselves to be on the uppermost rung ( 8-10 ) .
- 4. The peace issue remains uppermost .
- 5. I couldn 't reach the uppermost shelf .