foremost
word
Definition
Most important or leading; coming before all others in importance or position.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or written. Used to point out the leading person, thing, or idea among a group. Common in phrases like 'the foremost expert' or 'foremost among...'. Similar to 'leading', but stronger in emphasizing rank. Not typically used for order in time or space.
Spanish: principal - más importantePortuguese (BR): principal - mais importantePortuguese (PT): principal - mais importanteChinese (Simplified): 最重要的 - 首要的Chinese (Traditional): 最重要的 - 首要的Hindi: प्रमुख - सबसे महत्वपूर्णArabic: الأهم - الرئيسيBengali: অগ্রগণ্য - সর্বপ্রধানRussian: главный - самый важный - ведущийJapanese: 最も重要な - 第一人者のVietnamese: hàng đầu - quan trọng nhấtKorean: 가장 중요한 - 선두의Turkish: en önde gelen - en önemliUrdu: سب سے اہم - صف اول کاIndonesian: paling utama - paling penting
Example Sentences
She is the foremost expert on climate change.
basic
Protecting wildlife is our foremost concern.
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Their foremost goal is customer satisfaction.
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Safety comes foremost when working with heavy equipment.
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Innovation remains at the foremost of our company values.
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Among all his achievements, this award is foremost in his mind.
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