Uppermost
adjective, Also, upmost.
1.
highest in place, order, rank, power, etc.:
the uppermost peaks of the mountain; the uppermost class of society.
2.
topmost; predominant:
a subject of uppermost concern.
adverb
3.
in or into the uppermost place, rank, or predominance:
The blossoms grow uppermost on the stems of these flowers; the thoughts that came uppermost to her mind.
adjective
1.
highest in position, power, importance, etc
adverb
2.
in or into the highest position, etc
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