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Utmost
Emphasizing Effort![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'utmost' to stress the intensity of an effort someone makes. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/jSyvwXOFE7EoTFf21FpYICorIM.webp)
Serious Intention![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Shows speaker's serious intention to highlight the importance or necessity of something. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/k6req7Mv8RNDJpFk5LfuWas0.webp)
Non-literal Use![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Sometimes used figuratively to mean very high degree, not literally the absolute maximum. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/H0Bw0vFtGXEVU4FrwbtK10HRdM.webp)