utmost

  • 11utmost — 1 adjective the utmost importance/respect/care etc the greatest possible importance etc: a matter of the utmost importance 2 noun (singular) 1 the most that can be done: Both runners had pushed themselves to the utmost. 2 do your utmost to try as …

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  • 12utmost — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, alteration of utmest, from Old English ūtmest, superlative adjective, from ūt out, adverb more at out Date: before 12th century 1. situated at the farthest or most distant point ; extreme < the utmost point …

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  • 13utmost — n. maximum effort to do one s utmost (we did our utmost to help) * * * [ ʌtməʊst] [ maximum effort ] to do one s utmost (we did our utmost to help) …

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  • 14utmost — ut•most [[t]ˈʌtˌmoʊst[/t]] adj. 1) of the greatest or highest degree, quantity, etc.; greatest: of the utmost importance[/ex] 2) being at the farthest point or extremity; farthest 3) the greatest degree or amount: providing the utmost in&#8230; …

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  • 15utmost — /ˈʌtmoʊst / (say utmohst) adjective 1. of the greatest or highest degree, quantity, or the like; greatest: of the utmost importance. 2. being at the farthest point or extremity; farthest: the utmost boundary of the East. –noun Also, uttermost. 3 …

  • 16utmost — adj. & n. furthest, extreme, or greatest (the utmost limits; showed the utmost reluctance). n. (prec. by the) the utmost point or degree etc. Phrases and idioms: do one s utmost do all that one can. Etymology: OE ut(e)mest (as OUT, MOST) …

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  • 17utmost — [ˈʌtməʊst] adj I as much as possible We attach the utmost importance to public safety.[/ex] II noun [singular] utmost [ˈʌtməʊst] the greatest amount or degree possible • do/try your utmost (to do sth) to try as hard as possible[/ex] …

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  • 18utmost — ut|most [ ʌt,moust ] adjective * as much as possible: used for emphasizing a quality or feeling: We attach the utmost importance to public safety. All equipment should be handled with the utmost care …

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  • 19utmost — adjective most extreme; greatest. noun (the utmost) the greatest or most extreme extent or amount. Phrases do one s utmost do the most that one is able. Origin OE ūt(e)mest outermost (see out, most) …

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  • 20utmost — 1. adjective a matter of the utmost importance Syn: greatest, highest, maximum, most, uttermost; extreme, supreme, paramount 2. noun a plot that stretches credulity to the utmost Syn: maximum, uttermost, limit; informal max …

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