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Utmost

usgb/ˈʌtməʊst/Volume
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Emphasizing EffortPlay
Use 'utmost' to stress the intensity of an effort someone makes. SlideShe put her utmost energy into the project.
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Serious IntentionPlay
Shows speaker's serious intention to highlight the importance or necessity of something. SlideYour safety is our utmost priority.
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Non-literal UsePlay
Sometimes used figuratively to mean very high degree, not literally the absolute maximum. SlideThis novel holds the utmost significance for me.