Foremost (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Before anything else; "first we must consider the garter snake".
Examples
- First we must consider the soil quality foremost when deciding which plants to cultivate in our garden.
- She made sure to greet her ailing mother foremost when she arrived at the hospital.
- In writing a novel, creating compelling characters is foremost to captivating the reader's interest.
- Before responding to the crisis, we must assess the situation foremost to develop an effective contingency plan.
- Of all the potential buyers, she was foremost in mind to purchase the historic estate.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Prominently forward; "he put his best foot foremost".
Examples
- She stood with her winning smile foremost as she accepted the award.
- He walked into the meeting room with his most confident self foremost.
- In the midst of chaos, she kept her cool and composure foremost.
- As a representative of the company, she put her professionalism foremost.
- He put his sword arm foremost as he led the army into battle.