Foremost vs. Utmost — What's the Difference?

More prominent or important than others, especially in position or rank

Being or situated at the most distant limit or point; farthest

First in physical position or place

Of the highest or greatest degree, amount, or intensity; most extreme

Above all else; most importantly

The greatest possible amount, degree, or extent; the maximum

In the front or first position

Situated at the most distant limit; farthest, outermost.

Positioned in front of (all) others in space, most forward.

The most extreme; greatest, ultimate.

Coming before (all) others in time.

The greatest possible capability, extent, or quantity; maximum.

Of the highest rank or position; of the greatest importance; of the highest priority.

Situated at the farthest point or extremity; farthest out; most distant; extreme; as, the utmost limits of the land; the utmost extent of human knowledge.

(nautical) Closest to the bow.

Being in the greatest or highest degree, quantity, number, or the like; greatest; as, the utmost assiduity; the utmost harmony; the utmost misery or happiness.

In front, prominently forward.

The most that can be; the farthest limit; the greatest power, degree, or effort; as, he has done his utmost; try your utmost.

First in time.

The greatest possible degree;

Most importantly.

Of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity;

First in time or place; most advanced; chief in rank or dignity; as, the foremost troops of an army.

Highest in extent or degree;

Ranking above all others;

(comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order;

Situated closest to the bow;

Preceding all others in spatial position;

Prominently forward;

Before anything else;