foremost vs pure

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. 

pure

adv
  • to a great extent or degree; extremely; exceedingly. 

adj
  • Of a single, simple sound or tone; said of some vowels and the unaspirated consonants. 

  • Free of foreign material or pollutants. 

  • Free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied. 

  • Done for its own sake instead of serving another branch of science. 

  • Mere; that and that only. 

  • Without harmonics or overtones; not harsh or discordant. 

  • A lot of. 

  • Free of immoral behavior or qualities; clean. 

verb
  • to hit (the ball) completely cleanly and accurately 

noun
  • One who, or that which, is pure. 

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