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" My mother's sympathies were strongly with the Union. She knew that war was bound to come, but so confident was she in the strength of the Federal Government that she devoutly believed that the struggle could not last longer than six months at the utmost."
Buffalo Bill

Meaning of "utmost" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD UTMOST

Old English ūtemest, from ūte out + -mestmost.
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF UTMOST

ˈʌtˌməʊst


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UTMOST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Utmost can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UTMOST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

HMS Utmost (N19)

HMS Utmost was a British U class submarine, of the second group of that class, built by Vickers Armstrong, Barrow-in-Furness. She was laid down on 2 November 1939 and was commissioned on 17 August 1940. So far she has been the only ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name Utmost.

Definition of utmost in the English dictionary

The first definition of utmost in the dictionary is of the greatest possible degree or amount. Other definition of utmost is at the furthest limit. Utmost is also the greatest possible degree, extent, or amount.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UTMOST

aftmost · foremost · furthermost · hindmost · innermost · leftmost · lowermost · northernmost · outermost · outmost · rearmost · rightmost · southernmost · southmost · topmost · upmost · uppermost · uttermost · westernmost · westmost

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UTMOST

utility room · utility software · utility truck · utility vehicle · utility wear · utilizable · utilization · utilize · utilizer · utis · utmost good faith · Uto-Aztecan · Utopia · Utopian · utopian socialism · utopianise · utopianiser · utopianism · utopianize · utopianizer

WORDS THAT END LIKE UTMOST

aftermost · almost · at most · backmost · bottommost · deepmost · eastmost · endmost · hindermost · inmost · lattermost · midmost · most · nethermost · northmost · sternforemost · sternmost · than most · the devil take the hindmost · the most

Synonyms and antonyms of utmost in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UTMOST»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «utmost» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «utmost» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF UTMOST

Find out the translation of utmost to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of utmost from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «utmost» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

最大的
1,325 millions of speakers
es

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mayor
570 millions of speakers
en

English

utmost
510 millions of speakers
hi

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अत्यंत
380 millions of speakers
ar

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قصارى
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

возможное
278 millions of speakers
pt

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maior
270 millions of speakers
bn

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পরম
260 millions of speakers
fr

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extrême
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Paling sesuai
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

äußerste
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

最大の
130 millions of speakers
ko

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최고의
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Paling apik
85 millions of speakers
vi

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tối đa
80 millions of speakers
ta

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மிகுந்த
75 millions of speakers
mr

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अंत
75 millions of speakers
tr

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son derece
70 millions of speakers
it

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estremo
65 millions of speakers
pl

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mocy
50 millions of speakers
uk

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можливе
40 millions of speakers
ro

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cea mai mare
30 millions of speakers
el

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υψίστης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

uiterste
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

yttersta
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ytterste
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of utmost

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UTMOST»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about utmost

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10 QUOTES WITH «UTMOST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word utmost.
1
Christiane Amanpour
I leave CNN with the utmost respect, love and admiration for the company and everyone who works here. This has been my family and shared endeavor for the past 27 years, and I am forever grateful and proud of all that we have accomplished.
2
Nita Ambani
Motherhood is the most challenging as well as the utmost satisfying vocation in this world.
3
Prince Andrew
I'm in a privileged position and I'm going to do my utmost to use that privileged position on behalf of the U.K., its citizens, its businesses and people.
4
Louis Aragon
I demand that my books be judged with utmost severity, by knowledgeable people who know the rules of grammar and of logic, and who will seek beneath the footsteps of my commas the lice of my thought in the head of my style.
5
William Bartram
It may be proper to observe, that I had now passed the utmost frontier of the white settlements on that border.
6
E. F. Benson
Queen Victoria was a woman of peerless common sense; her common sense, which is a rare gift at any time, amounted to genius. She had been brought up by her mother with the utmost simplicity, and she retained it to the end, and conducted her public and private life alike by that infallible guide.
7
Preet Bharara
Businesses should be assured that law enforcement will operate with the utmost sensitivity toward victims of cyber attacks.
8
Buffalo Bill
My mother's sympathies were strongly with the Union. She knew that war was bound to come, but so confident was she in the strength of the Federal Government that she devoutly believed that the struggle could not last longer than six months at the utmost.
9
Robert Browning
The moment eternal - just that and no more - When ecstasy's utmost we clutch at the core While cheeks burn, arms open, eyes shut, and lips meet!
10
Italo Calvino
In love, as in gluttony, pleasure is a matter of the utmost precision.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UTMOST»

Discover the use of utmost in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to utmost and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Utmost Savagery: The Three Days of Tarawa
Uses primary sources, Japanese documents, and interviews with survivors to present the history of the U.S. Marines' 1943 landing on the Japanese-held Tarawa atoll in the Pacific
Joseph H. Alexander, 1995
2
My Utmost Devotional Bible
Finally, the matchless wisdom of Oswald Chambers is available in a Bible -- My Utmost Devotional Bible. -- This long-awaited edition includes the entire text of the New King James Version arranged in 365 daily devotional readings.
Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1997
3
Utmost: The Quest of Two Global Humanitarian Physicians to ...
Ashis and Liz met in person in Chad in 2006, which sparked a correspondence that explores a wide range of topics, including their quest to live to the utmost with love and compassion for humankind.
Ashis Brahma, Elizabeth A. Garcia-Gray, 2009
4
With Utmost Spirit: Allied Naval Operations in the ...
With Utmost Spirit takes a fresh look at this crucial naval theater of the Second World War.
Barbara Tomblin, 2004
5
My Utmost for His Highest: Value Edition
Find daily devotions to strengthen your relationship with God with this classic collection of thought-provoking meditations.
Oswald Chambers, 2012
6
1,000 Prayer Points in 31 Days Toward Your Utmost Joy
Pastor Dapo Ogunsina is a highly demanded evangelist, preacher, prayer strategist and Bible teacher in Churches, conferences and crusades.
Dapo Ogunsina, 2012
7
Utmost Living: Creating and Savoring Your Best Life Now
Our promise: By the time you’re finished reading this book, you will be well on your way to true freedom–living your utmost life.
Tim Storey, 2008
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Utmost Extrication: Why Henry Hellyer Shot Himself
This volume is a form of psychological autopsy. It comprises an edited collection of papers recording psychological analyses of Hellyer's writings and selected papers by his superior, Edward Curr.
Gwyneth Daniel, 2010
9
Redeemed to the Utmost
Hopefully this book will usher in a fresh debate and lead many Christians to return to the Reformation roots and make "Salvation by Grace alone" as the victory cry once again.
Sijil Oommen, 2009
10
Utmost Fish
"Utmost Fish" was the code used by Churchill as first Lord of the Admiralty to indicate the urgent action.
Hugh Wray McCann, 1966

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UTMOST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term utmost is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Media freedom is an utmost value': Watchdog allows German TV to …
A German media watchdog has no objections to a local channel airing a show from RT Deutsch, as it said an investigation it had conducted into the channel ... «RT, Jul 15»
2
Parker: Dementia deserves utmost attention
Current quibbling over what Jeb Bush meant when he said it's time to phase out and replace Medicare — as opposed to "attacking the seniors," as one woman ... «Albany Times Union, Jul 15»
3
Peter Berg says he has 'utmost respect' for Caitlyn Jenner in new …
“I have the utmost respect for Caitlyn Jenner and I am a strong supporter of equality and the rights of trans people everywhere,” Berg wrote on Instagram. «Entertainment Weekly, Jul 15»
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SkyLodge Suites let travelers dangle from a mountain in utmost luxury
SkyLodge Suites let travelers dangle from a mountain in utmost luxury. For when the Sheraton just isn't terrifying enough ... By: Matt Hickman. July 15, 2015, 5 ... «Mother Nature Network, Jul 15»
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District court dismisses breach of duty of utmost good faith claims …
Stewart Title moved to dismiss First American's counterclaim for breach of the utmost duty of good faith on the same bases as a prior dismissal granted in favor of ... «Lexology, Jul 15»
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"Utmost Good Faith" Needed in Container Loading
Speaking at the TOC Container Supply Chain Conference in Rotterdam last week, freight insurance specialist TT Club's Kevin King called for all parties to take ... «The Maritime Executive, Jun 15»
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The utmost confidence that Familia inspires in Mets
Terry Collins wasn't sure Jeurys Familia would be available to pitch Friday night, with his closer awaiting a message alerting him to the impending birth of his ... «New York Post, Jun 15»
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Bethlehem police union acted 'with the utmost in professionalism …
Bethlehem Mayor Bob Donchez highly commended both police union officials and the city's administration for negotiating "with the utmost in professionalism" ... «WFMZ Allentown, May 15»
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Reopen uranium mine only with utmost caution
Disturbing the ore so that the radioactivity can migrate from its relatively insulated setting demands the utmost caution, given how little room there is for error. «Arizona Daily Sun, Apr 15»
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Warriors' Green has 'the utmost respect' for Rivers
Yet, when it came to Doc Rivers, Green got serious and told Bay Area reporters he had nothing but “the utmost respect” for the Clippers coach. Green turned up ... «OCRegister, Mar 15»
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