foremost
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3.8
- adjective
- /ˈfɔrˌmoʊst/
:
delantero
- That's why I've contacted the foremost historian on Greek revival manors in this area.
Examples
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As we approached the summit, the foremost climbers reached the peak first.
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National museums stand foremost as a symbol of the nation-state.
Academic text (2006) -
Under the feet of the foremost, the ground gave way; he dropped out of sight.
Fiction book (1993) -
The door was some sort of hide, which the foremost of the guards pushed easily out of the way.
Fiction book (2000) -
"Claude now asked the question that was foremost in his mind: "What will I be doing?"
Fiction book (1992) -
I faltered again when I saw the face on the foremost knight.
Fiction book (1999) -
At one time, Reuben led the foremost tribe of Israel.
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Pe Ell eased his way through the crowd until he stood at its foremost edge, less than ten yards from the girl.
Fiction book (1991) -
J.S. Mill, the foremost influence on modern ethics and jurisprudence, wrote about it clearly.
Blog text (13) -
Foremost, the ROC Constitution needs to be amended to reflect Taiwan's political realities.
Academic text (1992)
Synonyms
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1.0
At a place ahead of someone or something
690
1.0
In a leading position with a higher score than others
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2.7
In a first position that gives an advantage in a competition
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3.4
Ahead of others in a race, game, or area of work
Closest to the start of a line or group
At the very front of a group, leading others
Ahead of others in a game or race
How Forward
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word foremost is made of fore- 'front' and most 'greatest', like in forehead and forecast, so it can mean 'at the very front' in space. That is why the foremost person stands ahead of others.