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Meaning of the word utmost in English

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utmost

US /ˈʌt.moʊst/
UK /ˈʌt.məʊst/

Noun

the greatest or most extreme extent or amount.

Example:
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a plot that stretches credulity to the utmost
Synonym:
best uttermost hardest maximum
Antonym:
least

Adjective

most extreme; greatest.

Example:
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a matter of the utmost importance
Synonym:
greatest maximum highest most uttermost maximal extreme supreme paramount superlative enormous major
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