foremost vs most

foremost

adv
  • Most importantly. 

  • In front, prominently forward. 

  • First in time. 

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. 

most

adv
  • To a great extent or degree; highly; very. 

  • Almost. 

  • Forms the superlative of many adjectives. 

pron
  • The greater part of a group, especially a group of people. 

noun
  • A record-setting amount. 

  • The greatest amount. 

  • The greater part. 

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