foremost vs very much

foremost

• Most importantly. 

• In front, prominently forward. 

• First in time. 

• 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 much

• Indeed. 

• Extremely. (Used to modify a verb. To modify an adjective or an adverb, very is used.)