Utmost (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order; "had traveled to the farthest frontier"; "don't go beyond the farthermost (or furthermost) tree"; "explored the furthest reaches of space"; "the utmost tip of the peninsula".
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Meaning 2
Highest in extent or degree; "to the last measure of human endurance"; "whether they were accomplices in the last degree or a lesser one was...to be determined individually".
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Meaning 3
Of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity; "extreme cold"; "extreme caution"; "extreme pleasure"; "utmost contempt"; "to the utmost degree"; "in the uttermost distress".
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Examples
- She took utmost care in handling the fragile vase to avoid any damage.
- The fire department worked to the utmost to rescue people trapped in the burning building.
- The politician was treated with utmost respect by her peers due to her remarkable achievements.
- The utmost importance was given to the security of the president during the ceremony.
- The artist put her utmost effort into creating a masterpiece that would be remembered for centuries.