utmost


2utmost

noun

Definition of UTMOST

1
: the most possible : the extreme limit : the highest attainable point or degree <the utmost in reliability>
2
: the highest, greatest, or best of one's abilities, powers, and resources <will do our utmost to help>

Examples of UTMOST

  1. This new system represents the utmost in modern technology.
  2. It's designed to provide the utmost in comfort.
  3. We had to push ourselves to the utmost to finish the job in time.

First Known Use of UTMOST

before 12th century

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