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utmost
[uht-mohst, -muhst]
adjective
of the greatest or highest degree, quantity, or the like; greatest.
of the utmost importance.
Synonyms: , , ,being at the farthest point or extremity; farthest.
the utmost reef of the island.
noun
Also the greatest degree or amount.
the utmost that can be said;
The hotel provides the utmost in comfort.
the most or best of one's abilities, powers, etc..
He did his utmost to finish on time.
the extreme limit or extent.
His patience was taxed to the utmost.
utmost
/ ˈʌˌəʊ /
adjective
of the greatest possible degree or amount
the utmost degree
at the furthest limit
the utmost town on the peninsula
noun
the greatest possible degree, extent, or amount
he tried his utmost
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of utmost1
Example Sentences
“The Department of Justice takes these threats with the utmost seriousness and will prosecute this crime to the fullest extent of the law.”
"I will do my utmost to fulfil the great responsibility and mission entrusted to me, so as not to disappoint the expectations of our people," Lee told reporters.
"The Robinsons did not abuse, harm, or take advantage of plaintiffs; they treated plaintiffs with the utmost kindness and generosity," the lawsuit states.
A PG&E statement provided to The Times said: “We understand that the safety and well-being of our community is of utmost importance.”
She wrote and executive produced the entirety of “Sincerely,” — a necessity for the artist, for whom multigenre exploration, at risk of alienating fans, has always been the utmost priority.
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