utmost — most extreme; greatest
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: most extreme; greatest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌtmoʊst/
Korean meaning: 최대한의, 극도의
Korean pronunciation: **엇**모스트
Example Sentences
- The teacher emphasized that plagiarism is of utmost seriousness, unless you're copying from Wikipedia for a 'research' paper.
- The security guard showed utmost dedication by staying awake for almost three minutes.
- It is of utmost importance that we preserve the environment for future generations.
utmost
ADJECTIVE//ˈʌtmoʊst//
most extreme; greatest
most extreme; greatest
Almost at the foremost peak, giving her utmost!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'ūtemest'에서 유래되었으며, 'out(밖으로) + most(가장)'의 결합으로 '가장 바깥쪽의 → 극한의'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The teacher emphasized that plagiarism is of utmost seriousness, unless you're copying from Wikipedia for a 'research' paper.”
“The security guard showed utmost dedication by staying awake for almost three minutes.”
“It is of utmost importance that we preserve the environment for future generations.”
“She handled the fragile artwork with utmost care.”
“The CEO promised to do his utmost to resolve the company's financial crisis.”
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