up·most

(ŭp′mōst′)

adj.

Uppermost.

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upmost

(ˈʌpˌməʊst)

adj

another word for uppermost

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up•per•most

(ˈʌp ərˌmoʊst)

adj. Also, upmost.

1. highest in place, order, rank, power, etc.

2. topmost; predominant: a subject of uppermost concern.

adv.

3. in or into the uppermost place.

[1475–85]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.

upmost - at or nearest to the top; "the uppermost book in the pile"; "on the topmost step"

topmost, uppermost

top - situated at the top or highest position; "the top shelf"

upmost

adjective

Of, being, located at, or forming the top:

highest, loftiest, top, topmost, uppermost.

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