Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Farthest, most remote: Refers to the greatest distance in space, time, or order; the most extreme point or limit.
   • Of the greatest possible degree or intensity: Denotes the highest possible level, extent, or intensity of something.

2. Noun:

   • The greatest possible degree or amount: The maximum limit of effort, extent, or capacity.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:

  • They sailed to the uttermost parts of the earth. (Describing the most remote geographical area.)
  • She felt the uttermost despair upon hearing the news. (Describing the highest possible intensity of an emotion.)

• Noun:

  • He pushed his body to the uttermost to finish the race. (Referring to the maximum limit of physical effort.)
  • The charity will use your donation to the uttermost. (Referring to the fullest possible extent.)

Advanced Usage

• "Of the uttermost importance": Of the greatest possible importance.

  • This is a matter of the uttermost importance for our future.

• "To the uttermost bounds": To the very farthest limits or edges.

  • The expedition aimed to explore the jungle to its uttermost bounds.

Variants and Related Words

• Utmost: This is a more common variant and is often used interchangeably with "uttermost" in modern English, though "uttermost" can sound more formal or literary.
  • She has my utmost respect.

Synonyms

• Adjective (farthest): Farthest, furthest, outermost, extreme, remotest.
• Adjective (greatest degree): Greatest, maximum, supreme, extreme, highest.
• Noun: Maximum, extremity, limit, pinnacle, apex.

Related Phrases

• To do/try one's uttermost: To make the greatest possible effort.

  • I will do my uttermost to help you succeed.

• The uttermost ends of the earth: The most distant places imaginable.

  • He was willing to follow her to the uttermost ends of the earth.

Adjective

1. (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
2. 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

Noun

1. the greatest possible degree
   • he tried his utmost