English Explanatory Dictionary

uppermost

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. superlative form of upper: most upper.
  2. At or nearest the top of something.
  3. Of top rank, importance, etc.
adv
  1. In the highest position.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌpəməʊst/ /ˈʌpɚˌmoʊst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-uppermost.wav

Word forms

uppermost

Etymology

From Middle English upper-moste; equivalent to upper + -most.

Synonyms

upmost topmost highest

Antonyms

lowermost bottommost lowest least nethermost

Related words

utmost
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