foremost
intermediateB2/ˈfɔːrmoʊst/ · fore-most
Being the first in importance, rank, or position.
Meanings
Being the first in importance, rank, or position.
اہمیت، درجہ یا مقام میں پہلے ہونا۔
پہلا
pehla
Common Collocations
- foremost among
- the foremost authority
- foremost in mind
Example Sentences
She is the foremost expert in her field.
وہ اپنے میدان کی سب سے اہم ماہر ہے۔
Woh apne maidan ki sab se ahem maahir hai.
They ranked him as the foremost candidate for the job.
انہوں نے اسے اس کام کے لئے بہترین امیدوار کے طور پر درجہ بند کیا۔
Unhon ne use is kaam ke liye behtareen umeedwar ke tor par darja band kiya.
As a foremost scholar, his opinions carry great weight.
ایک اہم عالم کے طور پر، ان کی رائے بہت اہمیت رکھتی ہے۔
Aik ahem aleem ke tor par, un ki rai bohat ahmiyat rakhti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Foremost sounds like 'for most' - the best for most people.
Imagine a trophy being held up high, representing being the best.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
سب سے پہلے محبت کی بات کی ہے۔
Sab se pehle mohabbat ki baat ki hai.
First, I spoke of love.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اول آؤ، اول جاؤ۔
Awal aao, awal jao.
Come first, go first.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "foran & mōdest" — before and most
First known use: 14th century
The term has evolved from Old English, where it combined elements meaning 'before' and 'most'. It has been used to signify the first in importance or rank since at least the 14th century.