🥇Foremost

adverb
/ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Meaning

most importantly; above all; in the first place
most important; leading; first in rank or position

Example Sentences

First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.

She is one of the foremost experts in the field.

Synonyms

primarily, chiefly, principally, mainly, leading, chief, principal, primary, top
Entry 1
primarily, chiefly, principally, mainly
Entry 2
leading, chief, principal, primary, top

Antonyms

lastly, finally, ultimately, least importantly, minor, insignificant, secondary
Entry 1
lastly, finally, ultimately, least importantly
Entry 2
minor, insignificant, secondary

Collocations

first and foremost, foremost among, foremost concern, foremost priority, foremost authority, foremost importance, foremost expert, foremost leader
Entry 1
first and foremost, foremost among, foremost concern, foremost priority
Entry 2
foremost authority, foremost importance, foremost expert, foremost leader

Related Vocabularies

In an independent or self-governing manner.
In or to what place or position; used to inquire about location
in a short time; before long; quickly
almost not; scarcely
in a good way; thoroughly; skillfully; to a high standard
In or to any place.

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