foremost — most important; leading or principal
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: most important; leading or principal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
Korean meaning: 가장 중요한, 최고의, 주된
Korean pronunciation: **포어**모스트
Example Sentences
- My mom is the foremost expert at finding my lost socks.
- The foremost reason I study English is to understand K-pop lyrics.
- She is considered the foremost scientist in climate research.
foremost
ADJECTIVE//ˈfɔːrmoʊst//
most important; leading or principal
most important; leading or principal
With utmost effort, almost there - she's foremost on the peak!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'formest,' a superlative form combining 'fore' (front, first) with the superlative suffix '-most.' The word evolved to mean 'first in position or importance.'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom is the foremost expert at finding my lost socks.”
“The foremost reason I study English is to understand K-pop lyrics.”
“She is considered the foremost scientist in climate research.”
“Quality should be our foremost consideration when choosing a product.”
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