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Foremost

/ˈfɔː.məʊst/

First, either in time or in space

📖 Definitions of "Foremost"

adjective
  1. 1

    First, either in time or in space

  2. 2

    Most forward; front

  3. 3

    Of a higher rank or position; paramount

  4. 4

    Closest to the bow

adverb
  1. 1

    In front

  2. 2

    Prominently forward

  3. 3

    Especially; particularly

🔄 Synonyms of "Foremost"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
topnounThe highest or uppermost part of something.
firstnounPreceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest.
bestnounMost superior; most favorable.
first off(sequence, idiomatic) Firstly; before anything else. Often used to introduce the first in a list of points to be made in conversation.
first of all(sequence, idiomatic) Firstly; before anything else.
firstly(formal) In the first place; before anything else; first.
frontmostLocated at the front; foremost.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Foremost"

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WordDefinition
frontmostnounLocated at the front; foremost.
frontnounThe foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves.
topnounThe highest or uppermost part of something.
bestnounMost superior; most favorable.
first off(sequence, idiomatic) Firstly; before anything else. Often used to introduce the first in a list of points to be made in conversation.
first of all(sequence, idiomatic) Firstly; before anything else.
firstly(formal) In the first place; before anything else; first.
firstnounPreceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest.
forenounForward; situated towards the front (of something).
forefrontnounThe leading position or edge.
outsetnounAn onset; the beginning or initial stage of something.
aroundSo as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.
initiallyAt the beginning.
overridingnounSuperior, of supreme importance in the case.
locationnounA particular point or place in physical space.
prominentnounLikely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.
utmostnounThe most extreme; greatest, ultimate.
fullnounContaining the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.
maximumnounThe highest limit.
leadingnounProviding guidance or direction.

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