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upmost

Pronunciation: [ʌpˈmoʊst]

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Learn how to use upmost in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “position”

(adjective) upmost means the highest or topmost position. It's used when talking about something that is at the very top of a stack or a group.

Example

The upmost book on the shelf is my favorite story.

Example

The items at the bottom are not the upmost; they are hard to reach.

Example

Which one is the upmost in the stack of boxes?

Context: “importance”

(adjective) upmost also means the most important or significant. It's used when you want to highlight the highest priority or the thing that matters the most.

Example

Safety was the upmost concern during the construction project.

Example

His enjoyment of the game was not the upmost factor for him; winning was more important.

Example

What do you consider to be the upmost priority in your life?

How to pronounce upmost

Pronunciation: [ʌpˈmoʊst]

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