Foremost ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Foremost ( adjective )

1. Being at the front; initial; preceding all others.
2. Being the most important, prominent, or leading.

Origin:

From old english forman, from for- + -man. cognate with german vornehm.

Examples:

1. The foremost thing to consider is safety.
2. The foremost expert in the field.
3. He is the foremost authority on the subject.
4. She is the foremost singer of her generation.
5. The foremost purpose of the company is to make a profit.

(As an adverb)

Foremost ( adverb )

1. Being at the front; initial; preceding all others.
2. Being the most important, prominent, or leading.

Origin:

From old english forman, from for- + -man. cognate with german vornehm.

Examples:

1. The foremost thing to consider is safety.
2. The foremost expert in the field.
3. He is the foremost authority on the subject.
4. She is the foremost singer of her generation.
5. The foremost purpose of the company is to make a profit.