utmost
gb/ˈʌtmˌoʊst/ us/ˈʌtmˌoʊst/
B2
Engels
~ 2300
lehető legnagyobb, legnagyobb, maximális, minden tőle telhető, maximum, végső határ
B2
FORMAL
1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'utmost' with 'uttermost'; 'uttermost' is less common in modern English.
Betekenis
greatest possible degree
Woordcombinaties
utmost importance
|utmost respect
|utmost care
|utmost effort
Synoniemen
maximum (More common in everyday use, especially for numbers or limits.)
|
supreme (Implies the very highest rank or quality, often with a formal tone.)
Antoniemen
least (Indicates the smallest degree or amount, opposite of greatest possible.)
Thema's
emphasis
|intensity
|formal_language
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
As great as something can be; the most possible.
Of the highest or greatest degree, amount, or intensity possible.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
FORMAL
2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may incorrectly use 'utmost' as a verb; it is not used as a verb in modern English.
Betekenis
the greatest possible amount
Woordcombinaties
do one's utmost
|to the utmost
|push to the utmost
Synoniemen
maximum (Refers to the highest level attainable; more general and less formal.)
|
limit (Refers to a boundary or maximum point that cannot be exceeded.)
Antoniemen
minimum (Refers to the smallest amount or degree possible.)
Thema's
effort
|achievement
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
The most that can be done or reached.
The highest or greatest amount, degree, or effort that can be achieved or given.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
utmost
IPA
GB/ˈʌtmˌoʊst/
US/ˈʌtmˌoʊst/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ut - most (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (ut)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: utmost
Noun
- Base: utmost
- Plural: utmost
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- We must use our resources to the utmost.
- He enjoyed his holiday to the utmost.