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uppermost
[ uhp-er-mohst or, especially British, -muhst ]
/ ˈʌp ərˌmoʊst or, especially British, -məst /
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adjective Also upmost.
highest in place, order, rank, power, etc.: the uppermost peaks of the mountain; the uppermost class of society.
topmost; predominant: a subject of uppermost concern.
adverb
in or into the uppermost place, rank, or predominance: The blossoms grow uppermost on the stems of these flowers; the thoughts that came uppermost to her mind.
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uppermost
/ (ˈʌpəˌməʊst) /
adjective Also: upmost
highest in position, power, importance, etc
adverb
in or into the highest position, etc
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