uttermost

/' tmoust/ Cách viết khác : (uttermost) /' t moust/
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uttermost

The explorer reached the uttermost edge of the continent.

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.
uttermost

The explorer reached the uttermost edge of the continent.

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

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