foremost vs lowly

foremost

adv
  • In front, prominently forward. 

  • First in time. 

  • Most importantly. 

adj
  • Positioned in front of (all) others in space, most forward. 

  • Coming before (all) others in time. 

  • Closest to the bow. 

  • Of the highest rank or position; of the greatest importance; of the highest priority. 

lowly

adj
  • Low in rank or social importance. 

  • Not lofty or sublime; humble. 

  • Having a low esteem of one's own worth; humble; meek; free from pride. 

  • Not high; not elevated in place; low. 

adv
  • In a low manner; humbly; meekly; modestly. 

  • In a low condition; meanly. 

  • At low pitch or volume. 

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