Utmost

usgb/ˈʌtməʊst/
adjective

The largest amount or degree possible; the most extreme.

He tried to solve the math problem with his utmost effort.
Visual representation of "utmost" - The largest amount or degree possible; the most extreme.

Often appears as...

  • utmost importance
  • utmost respect
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Emphasizing Effort

Use 'utmost' to stress the intensity of an effort someone makes.

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She put her utmost energy into the project.
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Serious Intention

Shows speaker's serious intention to highlight the importance or necessity of something.

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Your safety is our utmost priority.
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Non-literal Use

Sometimes used figuratively to mean very high degree, not literally the absolute maximum.

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This novel holds the utmost significance for me.
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