utmost vs upmost
Definitions
adjective
- (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
- highest in extent or degree
- of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
noun
- the greatest possible degree
Examples
The story is of the utmost simplicity: after a shipwreck, a sailor is lost at sea.
In all things, even till this instant, (being the utmost period of my life) I have evermore found my Fathers love most effectuall to me; but now it appeareth farre greater, then at any time heretofore: and therefore from my mouth, thou must deliver him the latest thankes that ever I shall give him, for sending me such an honourable present.
This is a moment of utmost gravity for the world.
Definitions
adjective
- at or nearest to the top
Examples
We should have absolute and the upmost respect for them.
Those who serve our country deserve the upmost respect and I can not even begin to think how I can repay those men and women that risk their life to preserve our freedoms.
Teach your children well, teach them about all the ‘ins and outs’, don't leave it to the schools to do, know what and when your child is learning, and of upmost importance, support them no matter what.
