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paramount

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/ˈpærəmaʊnt/ · par-a-mount

more important than anything else; supreme.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

more important than anything else; supreme.

کسی اور چیز سے زیادہ اہم؛ اعلیٰ。

عالی

aali

Formal: عالی

Synonyms

supremedominantchiefعالیممتازسرفراز

Antonyms

insignificantminorlesserکم اہمثانویغیر اہم

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.

Easily Confused With

preeminent:While both terms mean superior, 'preeminent' emphasizes distinction, while 'paramount' emphasizes importance.

Word Family

paramountcy
nounعالی حیثیت

See Also

💡 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.