foremost — most important; leading or principal
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: most important; leading or principal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
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!
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🎤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.'
Breakdown
fore- (front, first) + -most (superlative suffix meaning 'most') = foremost (most forward/most important)
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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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