paramount
intermediateB2/ˈpærəmaʊnt/ · par-a-mount
more important than anything else; supreme.
Meanings
more important than anything else; supreme.
کسی اور چیز سے زیادہ اہم؛ اعلیٰ。
عالی
aali
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- paramount importance
- paramount concern
- paramount duty
Example Sentences
The safety of the employees is of paramount importance.
ملازمین کی حفاظت اہم ترین ہے۔
Mulazimeen ki hifazat ahem tareen hai.
Education is paramount for the development of society.
تعلیم سماج کی ترقی کے لیے اعلیٰ ہے۔
Taleem samaaj ki taraqqi ke liye aali hai.
In this project, the client’s needs are paramount.
اس منصوبے میں، کلائنٹ کی ضروریات سب سے اہم ہیں۔
Is mansubay mein, client ki zarooriyat sab se ahem hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'paramount' as 'para' (along) + 'mount' (height) to signify standing above everything else.
Imagine a mountain standing tall above all other hills, representing superiority.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق میں جو جوش ہو وہ عالی ہے، دل کی جو چاہت ہو وہ کامیابی ہے۔
Ishq mein jo josh ho woh aali hai, Dil ki jo chahat ho woh kamiyabi hai.
The passion in love is paramount, What the heart desires is success.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہنر مند کی محنت ہے اعلیٰ
Hunarmand ki mehnat hai aali
The skillful person's effort is paramount.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "paramont" — above
First known use: 15th century
The word 'paramount' stems from Old French 'paramont' which means 'above' or 'principal'. It has evolved into its current usage over centuries to indicate something of utmost importance.