Utmost — Defs

01 a. Situated at the farthest point or extremity; farthest out; most distant; extreme; as, the utmost limits of the land; the utmost extent of h…

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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.
“We coasted within two leagues of Antibes, which is the utmost town in France.” — Evelyn.

“Betwixt two thieves I spend my utmost breath.” — Herbert.
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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.
“He shall answer . . . to his utmost peril.” — Shak.

“Six or seven thousand is their utmost power.” — Shak.

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

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The most that can be; the farthest limit; the greatest power, degree, or effort; as, he has done his utmost; try your utmost.
“We have tried the utmost of our friends.” — Shak.