foremost
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1fore·most

adjective \-ˌmōst\

Definition of FOREMOST

1
: first in a series or progression
2
: of first rank or position : preeminent

Examples of FOREMOST

  1. <Albert Einstein is regarded by many as the foremost figure of the 20th century.>
  2. <wanted to speak to the foremost supervisor in our department>

Origin of FOREMOST

Middle English formest, from Old English, superl. of forma first; akin to Old High German fruma advantage, Old English fore fore
First Known Use: before 12th century

2foremost

adverb

Definition of FOREMOST

1
: in the first place
2
: most importantly <first and foremost>

First Known Use of FOREMOST

before 12th century

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