Synonyms

upmost

American

[uhp-mohst, -muhst] / ˈʌpˌmoʊst, -məst /

adjective

uppermost.

upmost British

/ ˈʌpˌməʊst /

adjective

another word for uppermost

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Etymology

Origin of upmost

First recorded in 1550–60; up- + -most

Example Sentences

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Upmost, &c.—The common statement concerning words like upmost is, that they are compound words, formed by the addition of the word most: this, however, is more than doubtful.

From A Handbook of the English Language by Latham, R. G. (Robert Gordon)

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