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Upmost vs. Utmost
Upmost
/ˈʌpməʊst/Examples:
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Utmost
/ˈʌtməʊst/Examples:
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that upmost comes from the combination of up and most, often referring to physical position, meaning something that is the highest or topmost.
- Utmost refers to the greatest or most extreme degree or effort and is often used to describe non-physical qualities or efforts.
- Think of upmost as being literally about height or top level, while utmost is about limits or capacity.
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