Which is more appropriate in this clause:
"where a person’s clique and social status grew *utmost* in importance".
I'm leaning towards utmost, but maybe someone who's a grammar king or queen can tell me why (or why not)?
2006-12-14 18:08:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
foremost is the correct choice here.
it implies something that is of the most importance.
utmost is almost always used when attempting something.
She tried her utmost to be accepted by the clique.
2006-12-14 18:11:32 · answer #1 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Utmost Meaning
2016-10-01 04:36:47 · answer #2 · answered by schnetter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Foremost means first in time or place. Ahead of all others, especially in position or rank; paramount.
Utmost means the greatest or highest degree, quantity, or the like; greatest: of the utmost importance.
2006-12-14 19:45:09 · answer #3 · answered by Roja 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Foremost is the one that is first.
The Utmost is the one that accomplished the goal.
The Foremost boxer was Mohamid Ali, the Utmost boxer was the one that died in the ring doing what he loved.
2006-12-14 18:19:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
foremost means the first thing
utmost means the ultimate
I would use foremost because it sounds better in the sentence. Also, its meaning is closer to what is required.
2006-12-14 18:10:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋