foremost
7 synonyms and 2 antonyms for foremost, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Most important, prominent, or advanced; leading.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
preeminent
frontmost
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Most important, prominent, or advanced; leading.
“She is the foremost expert in her field.”
Opposites
How to use foremost
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
first and foremost
foremost expert
foremost concern
Etymology
From Old English formest, meaning "earliest" or "most prominent," ultimately linked to the words for and first.
Full origin of foremost →Frequently asked questions
What does “foremost” mean?
The word “foremost” means most important, prominent, or advanced; leading. In plain terms, the most important or leading one — often used in the phrase "first and foremost.".
How do you pronounce “foremost”?
“Foremost” is pronounced FAW-mohst (/ˈfɔː.məʊst/ in IPA).
How do you use “foremost” in a sentence?
Here is “foremost” used in a sentence: “She is the foremost expert in her field.”
What part of speech is “foremost”?
Depending on how it is used, “foremost” can be an adjective and an adverb.
Where does the word “foremost” come from?
The word “foremost” comes from Old English. From Old English formest, meaning "earliest" or "most prominent," ultimately linked to the words for and first.
Is “foremost” a common word?
“Foremost” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “foremost” have?
“Foremost” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: most important, prominent, or advanced; leading.
What is the difference between foremost and utmost?
Foremost means most important, prominent, or leading, often used to rank someone or something above others, as in "the foremost expert in the field." Utmost means the greatest possible degree of a quality, such as importance or care, and is not used to describe a person's rank or leading position in the same way.
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