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uppermost

American  
[uhp-er-mohst, -muhst] / ˈʌp ərˌmoʊst, -məst /

adjective

  1. highest in place, order, rank, power, etc..

    the uppermost peaks of the mountain; the uppermost class of society.

  2. topmost; predominant.

    a subject of uppermost concern.

adverb

  1. 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.
uppermost British  
/ ˈʌpəˌməʊst /

adjective

  1. highest in position, power, importance, etc

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adverb

  1. in or into the highest position, etc

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Etymology

Origin of uppermost

First recorded in 1475–85; upper 1 + -most

Example Sentences

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Uppermost in their thoughts are those who remain seriously injured in hospital.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2023

Uppermost, it’s a game for knowing their numbers — from film study.

From Washington Post • Dec. 31, 2017

Uppermost in her mind was a wedding that weekend that she was desperate not to miss.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2014

Uppermost in the minds of the Europeans was the ability to control Africa’s land, its people, and its resources.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

The field was the best the track had to offer, including Velociter, the former track record holder for the race’s mile distance, and the terrific mare Uppermost, the only horse to better Velociter’s time.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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