foremost vs very

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. 

very

adv
  • To a great extent or degree. 

  • Conforming to fact, reality or rule; true. 

  • Used to firmly establish that nothing else surpasses in some respect. 

adj
  • The same; identical. 

  • With limiting effect: mere. 

  • True, real, actual. 

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