Word: Foremost

Pronunciation

/ˈfɔːrmoʊst/

Definitions

• Adjective: Most important, leading, or prominent; being first in rank, position, or importance. For example: “Foremost among his concerns was the safety of his family.”

  • Example sentence: “In the field of artificial intelligence, he is the foremost expert.”

• Adverb: In the first or most important place; before all others. For example: “Foremost in her mind was the memory of their wedding day.”

  • Example sentence: “Foremost, we need to ensure that everyone is on board with the project plan.”

Phrases

• “Foremost among”: This phrase is used to highlight the primary or leading item in a list or group. Example: “Foremost among his achievements was winning the Nobel Prize.”
• “To take the foremost position”: This means to become the leader or the most important thing. Example: “The company aims to take the foremost position in the market.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “She was the foremost architect of her generation, renowned for her innovative designs.”
• Adverb: “Foremost, it’s essential to understand the client’s requirements before commencing any project.”

Synonyms

• Leading
• Premier
• Primary
• Chief
• Principal
• Preeminent
• Paramount
• Supreme
• First and foremost