What does utmost mean?
Definitions for utmost
ˈʌtˌmoʊstut·most
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word utmost.
Princeton's WordNet
utmost, uttermost, maximum, level bestadjective
the greatest possible degree
"he tried his utmost"
extreme, utmost(a), uttermost(a)adjective
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
"extreme cold"; "extreme caution"; "extreme pleasure"; "utmost contempt"; "to the utmost degree"; "in the uttermost distress"
last, utmostadjective
highest in extent or degree
"to the last measure of human endurance"; "whether they were accomplices in the last degree or a lesser one was...to be determined individually"
farthermost, farthest, furthermost, furthest, utmost, uttermostadjective
(comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
"had traveled to the farthest frontier"; "don't go beyond the farthermost (or furthermost) tree"; "explored the furthest reaches of space"; "the utmost tip of the peninsula"
Wiktionary
utmostnoun
maximum; greatest possible amount or quantity.
utmostadjective
Situated at the most distant limit; farthest
utmostadjective
The most extreme; ultimate; greatest
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Utmostadjective
Etymology: utmœst , Saxon; from utter .
Much like a subtile spider, which doth sit
In middle of her web, which spreadeth wide;
If ought do touch the utmost thread of it,
She feels it instantly on ev’ry side. Davies.As far remov’d from God and light of heav’n,
As from the center thrice to th’ utmost pole. John Milton.I went
To view the utmost limits of the land. Dryden.I’ll undertake to bring him,
Where he shall answer by a lawful form,
In peace, to his utmost peril. William Shakespeare, Coriolanus.Utmostnoun
The most that can be; the greatest power; the highest degree.
What miscarries,
Shall be the general’s fault, though he perform
To the utmost of a man. William Shakespeare, Coriolanus.I will be free,
Even to the utmost as I please in words. William Shakespeare.Such a conscience, as has employed the utmost of its ability to give itself the best information, and clearest knowledge of its duty, that it can, is a rational ground for a man to build such an hope upon. South.
Try your fortune. ————
—— I have to the utmost. Dost thou think me desperate
Without just cause? John Dryden, All for Love.A man, having carefully enquired into all the grounds of probability and unlikeliness, and done his utmost to inform himself in all particulars, may come to acknowledge on which side the probability rests. John Locke.
The enemy thinks of raising threescore thousand men: let us perform our utmost, and we shall overwhelm them with our multitudes. Addison.
Wikipedia
utmost
HMS Utmost was a British U class submarine, of the second group of that class, built by Vickers Armstrong, Barrow-in-Furness. She was laid down on 2 November 1939 and was commissioned on 17 August 1940. So far she has been the only ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name Utmost.
ChatGPT
utmost
Utmost is defined as the greatest or highest degree, quantity, or the like; maximum. It can also refer to being at the furthest or most extreme limit or point in terms of space or extent.
Webster Dictionary
Utmostadjective
situated at the farthest point or extremity; farthest out; most distant; extreme; as, the utmost limits of the land; the utmost extent of human knowledge
Utmostadjective
being in the greatest or highest degree, quantity, number, or the like; greatest; as, the utmost assiduity; the utmost harmony; the utmost misery or happiness
Utmostnoun
the most that can be; the farthest limit; the greatest power, degree, or effort; as, he has done his utmost; try your utmost
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Utmost
ut′mōst, adj. outmost: farthest out: most distant: last: in the greatest degree: highest.—n. the greatest that can be: the greatest effort. [A.S. útemest, formed with double superlative suffix -m-est from úte, out.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of utmost in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of utmost in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of utmost in a Sentence
The utmost thing is the user experience, to have the most useful experience.
I was there five years ago when we upset the number one-ranked Kentucky team, and I have the utmost confidence that our tough WVU team can do it again. Hail West Virginia!
This is the national identity of Cyprus which must be maintained. Staff believe the government should do its utmost to keep the company operational, or launch a fresh start with an investor.
Netanyahu remains alone and Israel remains isolated, the speech therefore caused damage of the utmost severity in relations with the United States ... and will only widen the rift with our great friend and our only strategic ally.
We know that most airlines try to take the utmost precautions, but even under the best circumstances, something could potentially go wrong.
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- höchst, äußerstGerman
- υπέρτατοςGreek
- mayor, sumo, descollante, sobresaliente, extremado, máximum, suma, máximo, extremoSpanish
- بیشترینPersian
- extrême, suprême, maximum, plus grandFrench
- טופ, מקסימוםHebrew
- legnagyobb, legtávolabbi, legvégsőHungarian
- 極度, 最大Japanese
- 최상의 것Korean
- uiterst, hoogst, uitersteDutch
- derradeiro, extremoPortuguese
- экстрема́льный, преде́льный, наивы́сший, велича́йший, кра́йнийRussian
- ytterstaSwedish
- все мо� ливеUkrainian
- hết sứcVietnamese
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