Word Type

Adjective

Adverb

Adjective

Adverb

Proper Noun

The word "foremost" can be used as adjective, adverb, adjective, adverb and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

topmost

Derived Terms

first and foremost foremostly headforemost put one's best foot foremost sternforemost

Derived From

fore

Etymologically Related To

est first for former most primus

Context

nautical

Related Terms

alberta bow canada first forward front higher paramount position prominently rank space time

Similar Terms

best fore fore front

Synonym Network

first of all frontmost world class

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