utmost
gb/ˈʌtmˌoʊst/ us/ˈʌtmˌoʊst/
B2
English
~ 2300
lehető legnagyobb, legnagyobb, maximális, minden tőle telhető, maximum, végső határ
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
the utmost [noun]
Safety is of the utmost importance in this laboratory.
A biztonság a lehető legfontosabb ebben a laboratóriumban.
She showed the utmost respect to her elders.
A lehető legnagyobb tisztelettel bánt az idősebbekkel.
We must proceed with the utmost care to avoid mistakes.
The team worked with the utmost dedication to meet the deadline.
Learner examples
This is of the utmost importance.
Ez a lehető legfontosabb.
He treated her with utmost respect.
A lehető legnagyobb tisztelettel bánt vele.
We need utmost care when we move this box.
They worked with utmost effort.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'utmost' with 'uttermost'; 'uttermost' is less common in modern English.
Meaning
greatest possible degree
Collocations
utmost importance
|utmost respect
|utmost care
|utmost effort
Synonyms
maximum (More common in everyday use, especially for numbers or limits.)
|
supreme (Implies the very highest rank or quality, often with a formal tone.)
Antonyms
least (Indicates the smallest degree or amount, opposite of greatest possible.)
Themes
emphasis
|intensity
|formal_language
|core_vocabulary
Definition
As great as something can be; the most possible.
Of the highest or greatest degree, amount, or intensity possible.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
to do one's utmost
She did her utmost to help the victims.
Minden tőle telhetőt megtett, hogy segítsen az áldozatoknak.
The soldiers fought to the utmost of their strength.
A katonák erejük végső határáig harcoltak.
We will try our utmost to meet your expectations.
Learner examples
I will do my utmost to help you.
Minden tőlem telhetőt megteszek, hogy segítsek neked.
They tried their utmost to win.
Minden tőlük telhetőt megtettek, hogy nyerjenek.
She will do her utmost for the project.
Common mistake:
Learners may incorrectly use 'utmost' as a verb; it is not used as a verb in modern English.
Meaning
the greatest possible amount
Collocations
do one's utmost
|to the utmost
|push to the utmost
Synonyms
maximum (Refers to the highest level attainable; more general and less formal.)
|
limit (Refers to a boundary or maximum point that cannot be exceeded.)
Antonyms
minimum (Refers to the smallest amount or degree possible.)
Themes
effort
|achievement
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The most that can be done or reached.
The highest or greatest amount, degree, or effort that can be achieved or given.
Grammar
Dictionary form
utmost
IPA
GB/ˈʌtmˌoʊst/
US/ˈʌtmˌoʊst/
Syllables & stress
ut - most (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ut)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: utmost
Noun
- Base: utmost
- Plural: utmost
Word family
Expressions
do one's utmost
1/dˈu wˈʌnz ˈʌtmˌoʊst/
fixed phrase
make the greatest effort possible
To try as hard as you can to do something.
Examples
- I will do my utmost to finish the work on time.
- They did their utmost to keep the children safe.
to the utmost
1/tə ðə ˈʌtmˌoʊst/
fixed phrase
formal
to the greatest extent possible
As much as possible; to the highest level.
Examples
- We must use our resources to the utmost.
- He enjoyed his holiday to the utmost.