Uttermost

/ˈʌtəɹmoʊst/

Synonyms for "uttermost" (42 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (9)

Strong matches (12)

Noun(2 words)
level bestmaximum

Related words (21)

mostne plus ultranth degreeout of this worldoutmostpeakpinnacleradicalsummittoo muchtopultimateultraway out
Noun(1 words)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: extreme, farthest, absolutest, acme, all.
  • Sentence evidence is available for uttermost, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "uttermost".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "uttermost"

Keep "uttermost" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "uttermost" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "uttermost", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "uttermost" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

5 entries
boundboundarydegree adjectivelimitspatial descriptor

More specific

4 entries

Collocations

6 entries
uttermost cautionuttermost extentuttermost importanceuttermost partuttermost seriousnessuttermost severity

Derivations

1 entries

similar

2 entries

Sample sentences

7 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

He sent, and called Rachel and Lia into the field, where he fed the flocks, and said to them: I see your father's countenance is not towards me as yesterday and the other day: but the God of my father hath been with me. And you know that I have served your father to the uttermost of my power.

Source: tatoeba (7825306)

When time seemed lost in darkness thy hand dropped its sceptre to take up the lute and strike the uttermost chords; and my heart sang out, O my Lover, my Beloved, my best in all the world!

Source: tatoeba (12430049)

They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.

Source: wiktionary

[U]s hitherto this Corner and ſecret receſſe hath defended, novv the Vttermoſt point of our Land is laid open: and things the leſſe they haue beene vvithin knovvledge, the greater the glorie is to atchieue them.

Source: wiktionary

Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "uttermost"?

Closest matches include extreme, farthest, absolutest, acme, all.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "uttermost"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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