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utmost

[uht-mohst, -muhst]

adjective

  1. of the greatest or highest degree, quantity, or the like; greatest.

    of the utmost importance.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  2. being at the farthest point or extremity; farthest.

    the utmost reef of the island.



noun

  1. Also the greatest degree or amount.

    the utmost that can be said;

    The hotel provides the utmost in comfort.

  2. the most or best of one's abilities, powers, etc..

    He did his utmost to finish on time.

  3. the extreme limit or extent.

    His patience was taxed to the utmost.

utmost

/ ˈʌˌəʊ /

adjective

  1. of the greatest possible degree or amount

    the utmost degree

  2. at the furthest limit

    the utmost town on the peninsula

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. the greatest possible degree, extent, or amount

    he tried his utmost

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of utmost1

First recorded before 900; Middle English utmest, Old English ūٱ𳾱; equivalent to out + -most
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of utmost1

Old English ūٱ𳾱, from ūٱ out + -mest most
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“The Department of Justice takes these threats with the utmost seriousness and will prosecute this crime to the fullest extent of the law.”

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"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.

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"The Robinsons did not abuse, harm, or take advantage of plaintiffs; they treated plaintiffs with the utmost kindness and generosity," the lawsuit states.

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A PG&E statement provided to The Times said: “We understand that the safety and well-being of our community is of utmost importance.”

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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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