Engelsk

uppermost

gb/ˈʌpɚmˌoʊst/ us/ˈʌpɚmˌoʊst/
B1 Engelsk
~ 9500
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adjective B2 property
1

most important; foremost in mind

Most important in a situation, or the main thing that someone is thinking about.

Brugsmønster: be uppermost in [someone]'s mind / thoughts
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use "more upper" or "most upper" instead of "uppermost". "Uppermost" already means the most important or the most high, so it does not take "more" or "most" before it. They may also confuse "uppermost" with "upper"; use "uppermost" when you want to stress that something is the single most important, not just higher.
Synonymer
foremost (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and common than "uppermost" in this mental/priority sense.) | principal (Stresses being the main or primary one, often in more formal or written contexts.)
Antonymer
secondary (Suggests something is less important or not the main concern, the opposite of being uppermost in importance.)
Ordforbindelser
be uppermost |uppermost in [someone]'s mind |remain uppermost |concern uppermost |fear uppermost |keep [something] uppermost
Temaer
thinking |priorities |emotions |core_vocabulary |communication
Eksempler
  • With the deadline so close, the report was uppermost in her mind.
  • His children’s safety was uppermost in his thoughts during the storm.
  • Keeping customer trust uppermost in our decisions has guided the whole project.
  • At that moment, getting medical help was uppermost in everyone’s mind.
  • Political worries were uppermost for voters ahead of the election.
Læringseksempler
  • My exam is uppermost in my mind this week.
  • Her health was uppermost in his thoughts after the accident.
  • When you drive, safety should be uppermost in your mind.
  • Right now, money is uppermost in their minds.
  • The child’s needs were uppermost for the parents.
adjective B1 property
2

highest in physical position

At the highest part of something; at the very top.

Brugsmønster: the uppermost [part / layer / section] of [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may say "more upper" or "most upper" to talk about the highest part. Use "uppermost" or "top" instead. Also, use "uppermost" for the single highest part of one thing, not just something that is high in general.
Synonymer
topmost (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and a little less formal in everyday descriptions of physical position.)
Antonymer
lowermost (Refers to the part that is physically the lowest, the opposite of the uppermost part.)
Ordforbindelser
uppermost layer |uppermost branch |uppermost floor |uppermost part |uppermost shelf |uppermost section
Temaer
space |nature |objects |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • We store the rarely used files on the uppermost shelf.
  • Snow still covered the uppermost peaks of the mountains.
  • The uppermost layer of soil was washed away by the rain.
  • The painting hung on the uppermost part of the wall.
  • Birds nested in the uppermost branches of the old tree.
Læringseksempler
  • The glass is on the uppermost shelf.
  • We could see snow on the uppermost mountain tops.
  • Please check the uppermost part of the door for dust.
  • She put the heavy boxes on the uppermost rack.
  • Apples grew on the uppermost branches of the tree.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
uppermost
IPA
GB/ˈʌpɚmˌoʊst/
US/ˈʌpɚmˌoʊst/
Stavelser og tryk
up - per - most (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (up)
Ordformer
Adjective
  • Base: uppermost
Ordfamilie
Core family
upper adjective A2 up adverb A1 upward adjective A2
Negative and opposite forms
lower adjective A2 lowermost adjective
Udtryk

keep [something] uppermost in mind

1
/kˈip sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈʌpɚmˌoʊst ˈɪn mˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase

remember as the top priority

To remember something as the most important thing when you make plans or decisions.

Eksempler
  • When you design the app, keep the user’s needs uppermost in mind.
  • We must keep safety uppermost in mind during the event.

uppermost in [someone]'s mind

1
/ˈʌpɚmˌoʊst ˈɪn sˈoʊmˈoʊnz mˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase

the main thing someone thinks about

To be the main thing that someone is thinking about or worrying about at a particular time.

Eksempler
  • The cost of living is uppermost in many voters' minds this year.
  • Her missing son was uppermost in her mind throughout the long night.

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